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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.84, 44,203.29 and 18,602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.84, 44,203.29 and 18,602.48 is: 25,669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.84 : 44,203.29 = 18,602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.84/44,203.29 = 18,602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.84x = 44,203.29 × 18,602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.84x = 822,290,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,290,597.14/32,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.44

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