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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.16, 44,410.55 and 18,757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.16, 44,410.55 and 18,757.34 is: 25,879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.16 : 44,410.55 = 18,757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.16/44,410.55 = 18,757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.16x = 44,410.55 × 18,757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.16x = 833,023,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,023,470.10/32,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.01

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