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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.33, 44,165.79 and 18,572.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.33, 44,165.79 and 18,572.79 is: 25,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.33 : 44,165.79 = 18,572.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.33/44,165.79 = 18,572.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.33x = 44,165.79 × 18,572.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.33x = 820,281,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,281,942.85/32,009.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.34

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