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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.16, 44,178.12 and 18,584.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.16, 44,178.12 and 18,584.36 is: 25,645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.16 : 44,178.12 = 18,584.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.16/44,178.12 = 18,584.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.16x = 44,178.12 × 18,584.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.16x = 821,022,086.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,022,086.20/32,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.59

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