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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.38, 44,972.66 and 18,441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.38, 44,972.66 and 18,441.22 is: 25,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.38 : 44,972.66 = 18,441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.38/44,972.66 = 18,441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.38x = 44,972.66 × 18,441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.38x = 829,350,624.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,350,624.84/32,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,449.27

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