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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.59, 44,365.04 and 18,722.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.59, 44,365.04 and 18,722.06 is: 25,838.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.59 : 44,365.04 = 18,722.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.59/44,365.04 = 18,722.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.59x = 44,365.04 × 18,722.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.59x = 830,604,625.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,604,625.35/32,146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.03

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