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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.58, 44,211.59 and 18,595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.58, 44,211.59 and 18,595.16 is: 25,669.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.58 : 44,211.59 = 18,595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.58/44,211.59 = 18,595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.58x = 44,211.59 × 18,595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.58x = 822,121,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,121,496.93/32,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.97

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