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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.24, 44,376.97 and 18,725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.24, 44,376.97 and 18,725.32 is: 25,841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.24 : 44,376.97 = 18,725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.24/44,376.97 = 18,725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.24x = 44,376.97 × 18,725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.24x = 830,972,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,972,963.88/32,156.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,841.74

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