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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.23, 44,371.62 and 18,722.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.23, 44,371.62 and 18,722.15 is: 25,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.23 : 44,371.62 = 18,722.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.23/44,371.62 = 18,722.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.23x = 44,371.62 × 18,722.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.23x = 830,732,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,732,125.38/32,148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.68

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