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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.37, 44,186.48 and 18,577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.37, 44,186.48 and 18,577.01 is: 25,644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.37 : 44,186.48 = 18,577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.37/44,186.48 = 18,577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.37x = 44,186.48 × 18,577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.37x = 820,852,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,852,768.07/32,008.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,644.95

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