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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.22, 44,378.25 and 18,549.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.22, 44,378.25 and 18,549.74 is: 25,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.22 : 44,378.25 = 18,549.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.22/44,378.25 = 18,549.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.22x = 44,378.25 × 18,549.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.22x = 823,205,040.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,205,040.54/32,161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,596.20

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