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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.89, 44,202.02 and 18,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,032.89, 44,202.02 and 18,601.52 is: 25,668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,032.89 : 44,202.02 = 18,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,032.89/44,202.02 = 18,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,032.89x = 44,202.02 × 18,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,032.89x = 822,224,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,224,445.05/32,032.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,668.13

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