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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.88, 44,437.06 and 18,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.88, 44,437.06 and 18,591.58 is: 25,651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.88 : 44,437.06 = 18,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.88/44,437.06 = 18,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.88x = 44,437.06 × 18,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.88x = 826,155,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,155,155.95/32,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,651.51

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