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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.71, 44,196.26 and 18,597.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.71, 44,196.26 and 18,597.34 is: 25,662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.71 : 44,196.26 = 18,597.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.71/44,196.26 = 18,597.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.71x = 44,196.26 × 18,597.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.71x = 821,932,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,932,816.52/32,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,662.38

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