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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.42, 44,190.16 and 18,593.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.42, 44,190.16 and 18,593.29 is: 25,658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.42 : 44,190.16 = 18,593.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.42/44,190.16 = 18,593.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.42x = 44,190.16 × 18,593.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.42x = 821,640,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,640,460.03/32,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.29

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