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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.67, 44,350.21 and 18,716.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.67, 44,350.21 and 18,716.75 is: 25,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.67 : 44,350.21 = 18,716.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.67/44,350.21 = 18,716.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.67x = 44,350.21 × 18,716.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.67x = 830,091,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,091,793.02/32,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,829.25

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