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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.32, 44,189.83 and 18,592.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.32, 44,189.83 and 18,592.05 is: 25,655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.32 : 44,189.83 = 18,592.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.32/44,189.83 = 18,592.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.32x = 44,189.83 × 18,592.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.32x = 821,579,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,579,528.85/32,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,655.66

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