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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.48, 44,173.04 and 18,581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.48, 44,173.04 and 18,581.30 is: 25,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.48 : 44,173.04 = 18,581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.48/44,173.04 = 18,581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.48x = 44,173.04 × 18,581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.48x = 820,792,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,792,508.15/32,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,642.17

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