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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.82, 44,405.60 and 18,750.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.82, 44,405.60 and 18,750.29 is: 25,877.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.82 : 44,405.60 = 18,750.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.82/44,405.60 = 18,750.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.82x = 44,405.60 × 18,750.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.82x = 832,617,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,617,561.84/32,174.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,877.92

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