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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.41, 44,410.89 and 18,757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.41, 44,410.89 and 18,757.59 is: 25,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.41 : 44,410.89 = 18,757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.41/44,410.89 = 18,757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.41x = 44,410.89 × 18,757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.41x = 833,041,266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,041,266.16/32,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.36

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