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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.82, 44,155.44 and 18,565.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.82, 44,155.44 and 18,565.29 is: 25,616.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.82 : 44,155.44 = 18,565.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.82/44,155.44 = 18,565.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.82x = 44,155.44 × 18,565.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.82x = 819,758,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,758,548.68/32,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,616.00

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