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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.19, 44,381.66 and 18,733.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.19, 44,381.66 and 18,733.41 is: 25,851.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.19 : 44,381.66 = 18,733.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.19/44,381.66 = 18,733.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.19x = 44,381.66 × 18,733.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.19x = 831,419,739.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,419,739.59/32,161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,851.65

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