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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.60, 44,365.32 and 18,725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.60, 44,365.32 and 18,725.04 is: 25,838.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.60 : 44,365.32 = 18,725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.60/44,365.32 = 18,725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.60x = 44,365.32 × 18,725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.60x = 830,742,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,742,391.61/32,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.29

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