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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,073.13, 44,264.34 and 18,650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,073.13, 44,264.34 and 18,650.62 is: 25,739.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,073.13 : 44,264.34 = 18,650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,073.13/44,264.34 = 18,650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,073.13x = 44,264.34 × 18,650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,073.13x = 825,557,384.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,557,384.89/32,073.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.84

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