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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.94, 44,383.62 and 18,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.94, 44,383.62 and 18,742.40 is: 25,864.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.94 : 44,383.62 = 18,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.94/44,383.62 = 18,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.94x = 44,383.62 × 18,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.94x = 831,855,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,855,559.49/32,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,864.60

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