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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.33, 44,158.89 and 18,567.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.33, 44,158.89 and 18,567.79 is: 25,619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.33 : 44,158.89 = 18,567.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.33/44,158.89 = 18,567.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.33x = 44,158.89 × 18,567.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.33x = 819,932,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,932,996.15/32,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,619.44

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