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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.62, 44,477.97 and 18,618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.62, 44,477.97 and 18,618.66 is: 25,686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.62 : 44,477.97 = 18,618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.62/44,477.97 = 18,618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.62x = 44,477.97 × 18,618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.62x = 828,120,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,120,200.92/32,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,686.41

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