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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,020.49, 44,188.11 and 18,595.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,020.49, 44,188.11 and 18,595.05 is: 25,661.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,020.49 : 44,188.11 = 18,595.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,020.49/44,188.11 = 18,595.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,020.49x = 44,188.11 × 18,595.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,020.49x = 821,679,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,679,949.15/32,020.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,661.07

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