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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.64, 44,171.71 and 18,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.64, 44,171.71 and 18,580.76 is: 25,638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.64 : 44,171.71 = 18,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.64/44,171.71 = 18,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.64x = 44,171.71 × 18,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.64x = 820,743,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,743,674.99/32,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,638.92

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