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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.16, 44,180.88 and 18,586.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.16, 44,180.88 and 18,586.36 is: 25,648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.16 : 44,180.88 = 18,586.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.16/44,180.88 = 18,586.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.16x = 44,180.88 × 18,586.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.16x = 821,161,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,161,740.80/32,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,648.35

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