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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.63, 44,200.61 and 18,599.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.63, 44,200.61 and 18,599.91 is: 25,673.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.63 : 44,200.61 = 18,599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.63/44,200.61 = 18,599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.63x = 44,200.61 × 18,599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.63x = 822,127,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,127,274.95/32,022.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.32

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