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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.12, 44,363.58 and 18,716.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.12, 44,363.58 and 18,716.12 is: 25,823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.12 : 44,363.58 = 18,716.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.12/44,363.58 = 18,716.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.12x = 44,363.58 × 18,716.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.12x = 830,314,086.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,314,086.91/32,153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,823.75

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