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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,018.61, 44,183.22 and 18,587.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,018.61, 44,183.22 and 18,587.69 is: 25,649.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,018.61 : 44,183.22 = 18,587.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,018.61/44,183.22 = 18,587.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,018.61x = 44,183.22 × 18,587.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,018.61x = 821,263,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,263,775.65/32,018.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,649.58

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