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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.17, 44,175.29 and 18,585.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.17, 44,175.29 and 18,585.27 is: 25,645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.17 : 44,175.29 = 18,585.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.17/44,175.29 = 18,585.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.17x = 44,175.29 × 18,585.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.17x = 821,009,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,009,599.05/32,014.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.19

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