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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.52, 44,190.91 and 18,597.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.52, 44,190.91 and 18,597.08 is: 25,663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.52 : 44,190.91 = 18,597.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.52/44,190.91 = 18,597.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.52x = 44,190.91 × 18,597.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.52x = 821,821,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,821,888.54/32,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,663.87

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