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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.52, 44,189.53 and 18,596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.52, 44,189.53 and 18,596.08 is: 25,662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.52 : 44,189.53 = 18,596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.52/44,189.53 = 18,596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.52x = 44,189.53 × 18,596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.52x = 821,751,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,751,982.68/32,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,662.49

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