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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.49, 44,171.47 and 18,581.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.49, 44,171.47 and 18,581.00 is: 25,641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.49 : 44,171.47 = 18,581.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.49/44,171.47 = 18,581.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.49x = 44,171.47 × 18,581.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.49x = 820,749,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,749,886.44/32,008.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.63

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