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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.72, 44,197.20 and 18,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.72, 44,197.20 and 18,591.84 is: 25,660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.72 : 44,197.20 = 18,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.72/44,197.20 = 18,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.72x = 44,197.20 × 18,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.72x = 821,707,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,707,270.85/32,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,660.13

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