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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.44, 44,436.46 and 18,591.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.44, 44,436.46 and 18,591.15 is: 25,650.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.44 : 44,436.46 = 18,591.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.44/44,436.46 = 18,591.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.44x = 44,436.46 × 18,591.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.44x = 826,124,893.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,124,893.33/32,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,650.92

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