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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.54, 44,162.73 and 18,573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.54, 44,162.73 and 18,573.90 is: 25,632.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.54 : 44,162.73 = 18,573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.54/44,162.73 = 18,573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.54x = 44,162.73 × 18,573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.54x = 820,274,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,274,130.75/32,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,632.33

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