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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.18, 44,205.40 and 18,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.18, 44,205.40 and 18,602 is: 25,672.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.18 : 44,205.40 = 18,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.18/44,205.40 = 18,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.18x = 44,205.40 × 18,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.18x = 822,308,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,308,850.80/32,030.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,672.94

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