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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.35, 44,198.51 and 18,598.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.35, 44,198.51 and 18,598.97 is: 25,664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.35 : 44,198.51 = 18,598.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.35/44,198.51 = 18,598.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.35x = 44,198.51 × 18,598.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.35x = 822,046,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,046,761.53/32,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,664.62

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