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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.53, 44,382.90 and 18,732.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.53, 44,382.90 and 18,732.03 is: 25,851.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.53 : 44,382.90 = 18,732.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.53/44,382.90 = 18,732.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.53x = 44,382.90 × 18,732.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.53x = 831,381,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,381,814.29/32,159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,851.80

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