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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.06, 44,187.84 and 18,592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.06, 44,187.84 and 18,592.26 is: 25,655.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.06 : 44,187.84 = 18,592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.06/44,187.84 = 18,592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.06x = 44,187.84 × 18,592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.06x = 821,551,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,551,810.12/32,022.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,655.81

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