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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.96, 44,376.84 and 18,555.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.96, 44,376.84 and 18,555.14 is: 25,601.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.96 : 44,376.84 = 18,555.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.96/44,376.84 = 18,555.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.96x = 44,376.84 × 18,555.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.96x = 823,418,257.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,418,257.07/32,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,601.45

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