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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.33, 44,161.65 and 18,569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.33, 44,161.65 and 18,569.79 is: 25,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.33 : 44,161.65 = 18,569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.33/44,161.65 = 18,569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.33x = 44,161.65 × 18,569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.33x = 820,072,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,072,566.55/32,006.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,622.20

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