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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.92, 44,177.80 and 18,585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.92, 44,177.80 and 18,585.16 is: 25,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.92 : 44,177.80 = 18,585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.92/44,177.80 = 18,585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.92x = 44,177.80 × 18,585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.92x = 821,051,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,051,481.45/32,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,644.30

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