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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.84, 44,183.37 and 18,588.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.84, 44,183.37 and 18,588.66 is: 25,652.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.84 : 44,183.37 = 18,588.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.84/44,183.37 = 18,588.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.84x = 44,183.37 × 18,588.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.84x = 821,309,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,309,642.58/32,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.43

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