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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.03, 44,379.36 and 18,547.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.03, 44,379.36 and 18,547.01 is: 25,594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.03 : 44,379.36 = 18,547.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.03/44,379.36 = 18,547.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.03x = 44,379.36 × 18,547.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.03x = 823,104,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,104,378.24/32,159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,594.82

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