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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.03, 44,383.59 and 18,732.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.03, 44,383.59 and 18,732.54 is: 25,852.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.03 : 44,383.59 = 18,732.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.03/44,383.59 = 18,732.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.03x = 44,383.59 × 18,732.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.03x = 831,417,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,417,375.02/32,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,852.51

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