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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.33, 44,160.27 and 18,568.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.33, 44,160.27 and 18,568.79 is: 25,620.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.33 : 44,160.27 = 18,568.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.33/44,160.27 = 18,568.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.33x = 44,160.27 × 18,568.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.33x = 820,002,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,002,779.97/32,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,620.82

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