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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,210.16, 44,445.66 and 18,598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,210.16, 44,445.66 and 18,598.68 is: 25,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,210.16 : 44,445.66 = 18,598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,210.16/44,445.66 = 18,598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,210.16x = 44,445.66 × 18,598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,210.16x = 826,630,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,630,607.73/32,210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,663.66

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