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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.36, 44,265.48 and 18,647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.36, 44,265.48 and 18,647.88 is: 25,734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.36 : 44,265.48 = 18,647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.36/44,265.48 = 18,647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.36x = 44,265.48 × 18,647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.36x = 825,457,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,457,359.18/32,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734.13

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