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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,077.76, 44,259.84 and 18,641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,077.76, 44,259.84 and 18,641.12 is: 25,720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,077.76 : 44,259.84 = 18,641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,077.76/44,259.84 = 18,641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,077.76x = 44,259.84 × 18,641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,077.76x = 825,052,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,052,988.62/32,077.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,720.41

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