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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.31, 44,190.18 and 18,592.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.31, 44,190.18 and 18,592.94 is: 25,656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.31 : 44,190.18 = 18,592.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.31/44,190.18 = 18,592.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.31x = 44,190.18 × 18,592.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.31x = 821,625,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,625,528.10/32,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,656.31

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