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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.95, 44,144.33 and 18,571.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.95, 44,144.33 and 18,571.49 is: 25,618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.95 : 44,144.33 = 18,571.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.95/44,144.33 = 18,571.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.95x = 44,144.33 × 18,571.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.95x = 819,825,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,825,835.11/32,001.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,618.00

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