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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.46, 44,161.94 and 18,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.46, 44,161.94 and 18,580.56 is: 25,641.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.46 : 44,161.94 = 18,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.46/44,161.94 = 18,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.46x = 44,161.94 × 18,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.46x = 820,553,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,553,575.89/32,001.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.13

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