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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.19, 44,359.07 and 18,720.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.19, 44,359.07 and 18,720.59 is: 25,828.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.19 : 44,359.07 = 18,720.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.19/44,359.07 = 18,720.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.19x = 44,359.07 × 18,720.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.19x = 830,427,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,427,979.55/32,152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,828.04

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