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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.39, 44,181.55 and 18,589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.39, 44,181.55 and 18,589.86 is: 25,654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.39 : 44,181.55 = 18,589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.39/44,181.55 = 18,589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.39x = 44,181.55 × 18,589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.39x = 821,328,829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,328,829.08/32,014.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,654.99

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