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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.16, 44,158.19 and 18,573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.16, 44,158.19 and 18,573.10 is: 25,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.16 : 44,158.19 = 18,573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.16/44,158.19 = 18,573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.16x = 44,158.19 × 18,573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.16x = 820,154,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,154,327.66/32,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.49

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