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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.36, 44,164.04 and 18,574.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.36, 44,164.04 and 18,574.01 is: 25,630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.36 : 44,164.04 = 18,574.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.36/44,164.04 = 18,574.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.36x = 44,164.04 × 18,574.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.36x = 820,303,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,303,172.53/32,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,630.18

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