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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.57, 44,159.23 and 18,568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.57, 44,159.23 and 18,568.04 is: 25,619.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.57 : 44,159.23 = 18,568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.57/44,159.23 = 18,568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.57x = 44,159.23 × 18,568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.57x = 819,950,349.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,950,349.01/32,004.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,619.79

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