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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.52, 44,388.36 and 18,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.52, 44,388.36 and 18,734.40 is: 25,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.52 : 44,388.36 = 18,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.52/44,388.36 = 18,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.52x = 44,388.36 × 18,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.52x = 831,589,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,589,291.58/32,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,855.85

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