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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.34, 44,163.43 and 18,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.34, 44,163.43 and 18,575.12 is: 25,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.34 : 44,163.43 = 18,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.34/44,163.43 = 18,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.34x = 44,163.43 × 18,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.34x = 820,341,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,341,075.83/32,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,630.58

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