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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,129.04, 44,339.82 and 18,519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,129.04, 44,339.82 and 18,519.12 is: 25,557.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,129.04 : 44,339.82 = 18,519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,129.04/44,339.82 = 18,519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,129.04x = 44,339.82 × 18,519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,129.04x = 821,134,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,134,447.36/32,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,557.39

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