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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.63, 44,191.36 and 18,591.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.63, 44,191.36 and 18,591.59 is: 25,654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.63 : 44,191.36 = 18,591.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.63/44,191.36 = 18,591.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.63x = 44,191.36 × 18,591.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.63x = 821,587,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,587,646.66/32,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,654.87

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