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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.75, 44,174.70 and 18,589.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.75, 44,174.70 and 18,589.23 is: 25,656.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.75 : 44,174.70 = 18,589.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.75/44,174.70 = 18,589.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.75x = 44,174.70 × 18,589.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.75x = 821,173,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,173,658.48/32,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,656.27

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