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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.13, 44,198.54 and 18,598.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.13, 44,198.54 and 18,598.41 is: 25,671.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.13 : 44,198.54 = 18,598.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.13/44,198.54 = 18,598.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.13x = 44,198.54 × 18,598.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.13x = 822,022,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,022,710.82/32,021.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,671.26

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