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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.62, 44,387.15 and 18,732.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.62, 44,387.15 and 18,732.74 is: 25,851.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.62 : 44,387.15 = 18,732.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.62/44,387.15 = 18,732.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.62x = 44,387.15 × 18,732.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.62x = 831,492,624.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,492,624.69/32,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,851.96

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