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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.45, 44,380.17 and 18,739.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.45, 44,380.17 and 18,739.91 is: 25,861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.45 : 44,380.17 = 18,739.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.45/44,380.17 = 18,739.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.45x = 44,380.17 × 18,739.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.45x = 831,680,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,680,169.68/32,159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,861.15

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