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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.18, 44,372.68 and 18,545.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.18, 44,372.68 and 18,545.73 is: 25,590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.18 : 44,372.68 = 18,545.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.18/44,372.68 = 18,545.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.18x = 44,372.68 × 18,545.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.18x = 822,923,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,923,742.66/32,157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.67

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