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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.36, 44,197.29 and 18,606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.36, 44,197.29 and 18,606.15 is: 25,676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.36 : 44,197.29 = 18,606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.36/44,197.29 = 18,606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.36x = 44,197.29 × 18,606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.36x = 822,341,407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,341,407.33/32,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.22

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