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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,020.84, 44,188.90 and 18,592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,020.84, 44,188.90 and 18,592.66 is: 25,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,020.84 : 44,188.90 = 18,592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,020.84/44,188.90 = 18,592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,020.84x = 44,188.90 × 18,592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,020.84x = 821,589,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,589,193.47/32,020.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,657.95

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