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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.51, 44,437.92 and 18,592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.51, 44,437.92 and 18,592.22 is: 25,652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.51 : 44,437.92 = 18,592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.51/44,437.92 = 18,592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.51x = 44,437.92 × 18,592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.51x = 826,199,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,199,362.79/32,207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.39

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