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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.17, 44,382.56 and 18,741.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.17, 44,382.56 and 18,741.63 is: 25,863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.17 : 44,382.56 = 18,741.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.17/44,382.56 = 18,741.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.17x = 44,382.56 × 18,741.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.17x = 831,801,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,801,517.97/32,161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,863.53

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