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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.09, 44,367.11 and 18,723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.09, 44,367.11 and 18,723.56 is: 25,840.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.09 : 44,367.11 = 18,723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.09/44,367.11 = 18,723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.09x = 44,367.11 × 18,723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.09x = 830,709,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,709,930.66/32,148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.10

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