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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.76, 44,176.02 and 18,583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.76, 44,176.02 and 18,583.88 is: 25,643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.76 : 44,176.02 = 18,583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.76/44,176.02 = 18,583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.76x = 44,176.02 × 18,583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.76x = 820,961,854.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,961,854.56/32,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,643.23

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