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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.62, 44,424.57 and 18,765.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.62, 44,424.57 and 18,765.22 is: 25,897.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.62 : 44,424.57 = 18,765.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.62/44,424.57 = 18,765.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.62x = 44,424.57 × 18,765.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.62x = 833,636,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,636,829.46/32,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,897.69

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