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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.17, 44,383.94 and 18,742.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.17, 44,383.94 and 18,742.63 is: 25,864.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.17 : 44,383.94 = 18,742.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.17/44,383.94 = 18,742.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.17x = 44,383.94 × 18,742.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.17x = 831,871,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,871,765.36/32,162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,864.91

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