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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.62, 44,479.35 and 18,619.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.62, 44,479.35 and 18,619.66 is: 25,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.62 : 44,479.35 = 18,619.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.62/44,479.35 = 18,619.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.62x = 44,479.35 × 18,619.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.62x = 828,190,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,190,374.02/32,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,687.79

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