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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.62, 44,199.48 and 18,604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.62, 44,199.48 and 18,604.28 is: 25,668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.62 : 44,199.48 = 18,604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.62/44,199.48 = 18,604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.62x = 44,199.48 × 18,604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.62x = 822,299,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,299,538.92/32,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,668.29

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