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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.94, 44,371.30 and 18,551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.94, 44,371.30 and 18,551.14 is: 25,595.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.94 : 44,371.30 = 18,551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.94/44,371.30 = 18,551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.94x = 44,371.30 × 18,551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.94x = 823,138,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,138,198.28/32,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.94

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