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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.44, 44,393.70 and 18,748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.44, 44,393.70 and 18,748.36 is: 25,873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.44 : 44,393.70 = 18,748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.44/44,393.70 = 18,748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.44x = 44,393.70 × 18,748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.44x = 832,309,069.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,309,069.33/32,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,873.47

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