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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.92, 44,172.28 and 18,581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.92, 44,172.28 and 18,581.16 is: 25,638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.92 : 44,172.28 = 18,581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.92/44,172.28 = 18,581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.92x = 44,172.28 × 18,581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.92x = 820,772,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,772,202.24/32,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,638.78

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