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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.35, 44,197.13 and 18,597.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.35, 44,197.13 and 18,597.97 is: 25,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.35 : 44,197.13 = 18,597.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.35/44,197.13 = 18,597.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.35x = 44,197.13 × 18,597.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.35x = 821,976,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,976,897.83/32,029.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,663.24

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