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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.62, 44,380.74 and 18,730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.62, 44,380.74 and 18,730.52 is: 25,848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.62 : 44,380.74 = 18,730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.62/44,380.74 = 18,730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.62x = 44,380.74 × 18,730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.62x = 831,274,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,274,338.18/32,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,848.39

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