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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.94, 44,382.24 and 18,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.94, 44,382.24 and 18,741.40 is: 25,863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.94 : 44,382.24 = 18,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.94/44,382.24 = 18,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.94x = 44,382.24 × 18,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.94x = 831,785,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,785,312.74/32,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,863.22

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