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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.17, 44,381.18 and 18,740.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.17, 44,381.18 and 18,740.63 is: 25,862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.17 : 44,381.18 = 18,740.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.17/44,381.18 = 18,740.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.17x = 44,381.18 × 18,740.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.17x = 831,731,431.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,731,431.15/32,160.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.16

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