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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.44, 44,392.32 and 18,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.44, 44,392.32 and 18,747.36 is: 25,872.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.44 : 44,392.32 = 18,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.44/44,392.32 = 18,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.44x = 44,392.32 × 18,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.44x = 832,238,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,238,804.28/32,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,872.09

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