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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012, 44,176.96 and 18,583.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012, 44,176.96 and 18,583.82 is: 25,645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012 : 44,176.96 = 18,583.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012/44,176.96 = 18,583.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012x = 44,176.96 × 18,583.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012x = 820,976,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,976,672.79/32,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.90

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