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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.17, 44,176.66 and 18,586.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.17, 44,176.66 and 18,586.27 is: 25,646.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.17 : 44,176.66 = 18,586.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.17/44,176.66 = 18,586.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.17x = 44,176.66 × 18,586.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.17x = 821,079,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,079,330.46/32,015.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,646.57

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