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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,072.94, 44,260.83 and 18,644.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,072.94, 44,260.83 and 18,644.43 is: 25,729.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,072.94 : 44,260.83 = 18,644.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,072.94/44,260.83 = 18,644.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,072.94x = 44,260.83 × 18,644.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,072.94x = 825,217,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,217,946.68/32,072.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,729.41

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