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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,141.48, 44,357.98 and 18,716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,141.48, 44,357.98 and 18,716.94 is: 25,830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,141.48 : 44,357.98 = 18,716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,141.48/44,357.98 = 18,716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,141.48x = 44,357.98 × 18,716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,141.48x = 830,245,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,245,638.48/32,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,830.98

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