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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.36, 44,367.72 and 18,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.36, 44,367.72 and 18,729.44 is: 25,846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.36 : 44,367.72 = 18,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.36/44,367.72 = 18,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.36x = 44,367.72 × 18,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.36x = 830,982,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,982,549.68/32,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.76

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