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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.76, 44,168.10 and 18,580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.76, 44,168.10 and 18,580.36 is: 25,636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.76 : 44,168.10 = 18,580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.76/44,168.10 = 18,580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.76x = 44,168.10 × 18,580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.76x = 820,659,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,659,198.52/32,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.98

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