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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.99, 44,363.81 and 18,541.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.99, 44,363.81 and 18,541.67 is: 25,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.99 : 44,363.81 = 18,541.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.99/44,363.81 = 18,541.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.99x = 44,363.81 × 18,541.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.99x = 822,578,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,578,949.50/32,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,582.49

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