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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.79, 44,165.84 and 18,576.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.79, 44,165.84 and 18,576.15 is: 25,635.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.79 : 44,165.84 = 18,576.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.79/44,165.84 = 18,576.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.79x = 44,165.84 × 18,576.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.79x = 820,431,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,431,175.84/32,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,635.44

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