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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.12, 44,382.81 and 18,732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.12, 44,382.81 and 18,732.02 is: 25,850.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.12 : 44,382.81 = 18,732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.12/44,382.81 = 18,732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.12x = 44,382.81 × 18,732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.12x = 831,379,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,379,684.58/32,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,850.46

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