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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.99, 44,176.40 and 18,577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.99, 44,176.40 and 18,577.35 is: 25,639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.99 : 44,176.40 = 18,577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.99/44,176.40 = 18,577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.99x = 44,176.40 × 18,577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.99x = 820,680,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,680,351.65/32,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,639.06

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