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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.56, 44,189.52 and 18,590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.56, 44,189.52 and 18,590.16 is: 25,650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.56 : 44,189.52 = 18,590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.56/44,189.52 = 18,590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.56x = 44,189.52 × 18,590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.56x = 821,490,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,490,247.12/32,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,650.28

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