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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.72, 44,176.62 and 18,581.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.72, 44,176.62 and 18,581.19 is: 25,647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.72 : 44,176.62 = 18,581.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.72/44,176.62 = 18,581.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.72x = 44,176.62 × 18,581.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.72x = 820,854,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,854,169.78/32,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,647.11

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