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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.25, 44,294.46 and 18,665.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.25, 44,294.46 and 18,665.53 is: 25,752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.25 : 44,294.46 = 18,665.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.25/44,294.46 = 18,665.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.25x = 44,294.46 × 18,665.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.25x = 826,779,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,779,571.96/32,105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,752.16

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