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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.18, 44,204.02 and 18,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.18, 44,204.02 and 18,601 is: 25,671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.18 : 44,204.02 = 18,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.18/44,204.02 = 18,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.18x = 44,204.02 × 18,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.18x = 822,238,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,238,976.02/32,029.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,671.56

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