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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.91, 44,202.88 and 18,601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,032.91, 44,202.88 and 18,601.97 is: 25,669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,032.91 : 44,202.88 = 18,601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,032.91/44,202.88 = 18,601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,032.91x = 44,202.88 × 18,601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,032.91x = 822,260,380.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,260,380.15/32,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.24

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