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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.92, 44,176.42 and 18,584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.92, 44,176.42 and 18,584.16 is: 25,642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.92 : 44,176.42 = 18,584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.92/44,176.42 = 18,584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.92x = 44,176.42 × 18,584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.92x = 820,981,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,981,657.51/32,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,642.92

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