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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.36, 44,358.68 and 18,535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.36, 44,358.68 and 18,535.92 is: 25,577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.36 : 44,358.68 = 18,535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.36/44,358.68 = 18,535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.36x = 44,358.68 × 18,535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.36x = 822,228,943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,228,943.79/32,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,577.67

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