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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.13, 44,202.68 and 18,601.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.13, 44,202.68 and 18,601.41 is: 25,675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.13 : 44,202.68 = 18,601.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.13/44,202.68 = 18,601.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.13x = 44,202.68 × 18,601.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.13x = 822,232,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,232,173.78/32,024.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,675.39

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