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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.95, 44,379.48 and 18,739.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.95, 44,379.48 and 18,739.41 is: 25,860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.95 : 44,379.48 = 18,739.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.95/44,379.48 = 18,739.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.95x = 44,379.48 × 18,739.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.95x = 831,645,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,645,049.41/32,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,860.46

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