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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.96, 44,188.27 and 18,591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.96, 44,188.27 and 18,591.69 is: 25,654.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.96 : 44,188.27 = 18,591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.96/44,188.27 = 18,591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.96x = 44,188.27 × 18,591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.96x = 821,534,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,534,736.70/32,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,654.55

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