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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.16, 44,194.13 and 18,595.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.16, 44,194.13 and 18,595.79 is: 25,660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.16 : 44,194.13 = 18,595.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.16/44,194.13 = 18,595.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.16x = 44,194.13 × 18,595.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.16x = 821,824,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,824,679.00/32,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,660.24

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