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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.51, 44,159.15 and 18,567.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.51, 44,159.15 and 18,567.98 is: 25,619.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.51 : 44,159.15 = 18,567.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.51/44,159.15 = 18,567.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.51x = 44,159.15 × 18,567.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.51x = 819,946,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,946,214.02/32,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,619.71

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