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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.47, 44,161.47 and 18,574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.47, 44,161.47 and 18,574.92 is: 25,625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.47 : 44,161.47 = 18,574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.47/44,161.47 = 18,574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.47x = 44,161.47 × 18,574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.47x = 820,295,772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,295,772.33/32,011.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.06

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