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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.67, 44,173.22 and 18,583.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.67, 44,173.22 and 18,583.77 is: 25,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.67 : 44,173.22 = 18,583.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.67/44,173.22 = 18,583.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.67x = 44,173.22 × 18,583.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.67x = 820,904,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,904,867.72/32,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,643.12

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