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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.41, 44,412.27 and 18,758.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.41, 44,412.27 and 18,758.59 is: 25,880.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.41 : 44,412.27 = 18,758.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.41/44,412.27 = 18,758.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.41x = 44,412.27 × 18,758.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.41x = 833,111,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,111,563.90/32,190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.74

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