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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.36, 44,196.48 and 18,596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.36, 44,196.48 and 18,596.16 is: 25,658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.36 : 44,196.48 = 18,596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.36/44,196.48 = 18,596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.36x = 44,196.48 × 18,596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.36x = 821,884,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,884,813.52/32,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.75

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