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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.83, 44,163.72 and 18,571.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.83, 44,163.72 and 18,571.29 is: 25,624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.83 : 44,163.72 = 18,571.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.83/44,163.72 = 18,571.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.83x = 44,163.72 × 18,571.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.83x = 820,177,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,177,251.60/32,007.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,624.27

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