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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.23, 44,373 and 18,723.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.23, 44,373 and 18,723.15 is: 25,842.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.23 : 44,373 = 18,723.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.23/44,373 = 18,723.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.23x = 44,373 × 18,723.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.23x = 830,802,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,802,334.95/32,149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,842.06

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