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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.57, 44,170.84 and 18,578.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.57, 44,170.84 and 18,578.66 is: 25,637.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.57 : 44,170.84 = 18,578.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.57/44,170.84 = 18,578.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.57x = 44,170.84 × 18,578.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.57x = 820,634,997.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,634,997.13/32,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,637.18

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