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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.62, 44,480.72 and 18,620.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.62, 44,480.72 and 18,620.66 is: 25,689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.62 : 44,480.72 = 18,620.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.62/44,480.72 = 18,620.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.62x = 44,480.72 × 18,620.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.62x = 828,260,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,260,363.68/32,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,689.17

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