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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.51, 44,177.66 and 18,584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.51, 44,177.66 and 18,584.33 is: 25,646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.51 : 44,177.66 = 18,584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.51/44,177.66 = 18,584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.51x = 44,177.66 × 18,584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.51x = 821,011,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,011,898.26/32,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,646.60

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