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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.90, 44,377.81 and 18,545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.90, 44,377.81 and 18,545.90 is: 25,593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.90 : 44,377.81 = 18,545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.90/44,377.81 = 18,545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.90x = 44,377.81 × 18,545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.90x = 823,026,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,026,158.23/32,157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.28

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