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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.42, 44,188.79 and 18,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.42, 44,188.79 and 18,592.29 is: 25,656.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.42 : 44,188.79 = 18,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.42/44,188.79 = 18,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.42x = 44,188.79 × 18,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.42x = 821,570,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,570,705.47/32,021.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,656.91

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