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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.63, 44,189.98 and 18,590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.63, 44,189.98 and 18,590.59 is: 25,653.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.63 : 44,189.98 = 18,590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.63/44,189.98 = 18,590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.63x = 44,189.98 × 18,590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.63x = 821,517,800.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,517,800.29/32,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,653.49

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