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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.92, 44,172.18 and 18,583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.92, 44,172.18 and 18,583.02 is: 25,642.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.92 : 44,172.18 = 18,583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.92/44,172.18 = 18,583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.92x = 44,172.18 × 18,583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.92x = 820,852,504.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,852,504.38/32,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,642.09

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