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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.21, 44,168.49 and 18,585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.21, 44,168.49 and 18,585.32 is: 25,647.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.21 : 44,168.49 = 18,585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.21/44,168.49 = 18,585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.21x = 44,168.49 × 18,585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.21x = 820,885,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,885,299.72/32,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,647.69

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