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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.58, 44,164.76 and 18,572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.58, 44,164.76 and 18,572.04 is: 25,625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.58 : 44,164.76 = 18,572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.58/44,164.76 = 18,572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.58x = 44,164.76 × 18,572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.58x = 820,229,596.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,229,596.45/32,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.31

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