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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,019.64, 44,188.82 and 18,595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,019.64, 44,188.82 and 18,595.11 is: 25,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,019.64 : 44,188.82 = 18,595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,019.64/44,188.82 = 18,595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,019.64x = 44,188.82 × 18,595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,019.64x = 821,695,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,695,968.67/32,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,662.25

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