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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.84, 44,193.68 and 18,595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.84, 44,193.68 and 18,595.47 is: 25,659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.84 : 44,193.68 = 18,595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.84/44,193.68 = 18,595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.84x = 44,193.68 × 18,595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.84x = 821,802,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,802,340.81/32,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,659.80

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