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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.71, 44,162.28 and 18,580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.71, 44,162.28 and 18,580.82 is: 25,641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.71 : 44,162.28 = 18,580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.71/44,162.28 = 18,580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.71x = 44,162.28 × 18,580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.71x = 820,571,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,571,154.66/32,001.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.48

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