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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.03, 44,379.45 and 18,729.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.03, 44,379.45 and 18,729.53 is: 25,848.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.03 : 44,379.45 = 18,729.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.03/44,379.45 = 18,729.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.03x = 44,379.45 × 18,729.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.03x = 831,206,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,206,018.26/32,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,848.35

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