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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.08, 44,161.31 and 18,569.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.08, 44,161.31 and 18,569.54 is: 25,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.08 : 44,161.31 = 18,569.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.08/44,161.31 = 18,569.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.08x = 44,161.31 × 18,569.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.08x = 820,055,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,055,119.65/32,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,621.86

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