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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.65, 44,189.71 and 18,596.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.65, 44,189.71 and 18,596.21 is: 25,662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.65 : 44,189.71 = 18,596.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.65/44,189.71 = 18,596.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.65x = 44,189.71 × 18,596.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.65x = 821,760,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,760,813.07/32,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,662.66

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