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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.39, 44,372.88 and 18,729.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.39, 44,372.88 and 18,729.63 is: 25,850.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.39 : 44,372.88 = 18,729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.39/44,372.88 = 18,729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.39x = 44,372.88 × 18,729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.39x = 831,087,624.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,087,624.43/32,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,850.01

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