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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.84, 44,159.04 and 18,570.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.84, 44,159.04 and 18,570.83 is: 25,625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.84 : 44,159.04 = 18,570.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.84/44,159.04 = 18,570.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.84x = 44,159.04 × 18,570.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.84x = 820,069,804.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,069,804.01/32,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.71

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