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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.66, 44,176.59 and 18,576.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.66, 44,176.59 and 18,576.99 is: 25,637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.66 : 44,176.59 = 18,576.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.66/44,176.59 = 18,576.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.66x = 44,176.59 × 18,576.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.66x = 820,668,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,668,070.66/32,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,637.34

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