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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.14, 44,161.50 and 18,580.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.14, 44,161.50 and 18,580.25 is: 25,640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.14 : 44,161.50 = 18,580.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.14/44,161.50 = 18,580.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.14x = 44,161.50 × 18,580.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.14x = 820,531,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,531,890.45/32,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,640.71

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