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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,202.38, 44,430.86 and 18,587.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,202.38, 44,430.86 and 18,587.09 is: 25,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,202.38 : 44,430.86 = 18,587.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,202.38/44,430.86 = 18,587.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,202.38x = 44,430.86 × 18,587.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,202.38x = 825,840,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,840,171.44/32,202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.32

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