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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.36, 44,165.41 and 18,575.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.36, 44,165.41 and 18,575.01 is: 25,631.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.36 : 44,165.41 = 18,575.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.36/44,165.41 = 18,575.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.36x = 44,165.41 × 18,575.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.36x = 820,372,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,372,932.40/32,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,631.56

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