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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.56, 44,168.40 and 18,584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.56, 44,168.40 and 18,584.16 is: 25,639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.56 : 44,168.40 = 18,584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.56/44,168.40 = 18,584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.56x = 44,168.40 × 18,584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.56x = 820,832,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,832,612.54/32,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,639.35

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