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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,173.37, 44,411.46 and 18,748.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,173.37, 44,411.46 and 18,748.97 is: 25,880.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,173.37 : 44,411.46 = 18,748.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,173.37/44,411.46 = 18,748.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,173.37x = 44,411.46 × 18,748.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,173.37x = 832,669,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,669,005.37/32,173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.69

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