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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.62, 44,383.50 and 18,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.62, 44,383.50 and 18,732.52 is: 25,851.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.62 : 44,383.50 = 18,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.62/44,383.50 = 18,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.62x = 44,383.50 × 18,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.62x = 831,414,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,414,801.42/32,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,851.15

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