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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.61, 44,377.38 and 18,732.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.61, 44,377.38 and 18,732.81 is: 25,854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.61 : 44,377.38 = 18,732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.61/44,377.38 = 18,732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.61x = 44,377.38 × 18,732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.61x = 831,313,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,313,027.84/32,153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,854.42

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