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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.74, 44,184.33 and 18,583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.74, 44,184.33 and 18,583.11 is: 25,647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.74 : 44,184.33 = 18,583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.74/44,184.33 = 18,583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.74x = 44,184.33 × 18,583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.74x = 821,082,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,082,264.67/32,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,647.01

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