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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,073.36, 44,261.34 and 18,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,073.36, 44,261.34 and 18,644.88 is: 25,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,073.36 : 44,261.34 = 18,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,073.36/44,261.34 = 18,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,073.36x = 44,261.34 × 18,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,073.36x = 825,247,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,247,372.94/32,073.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,729.99

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