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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,174.93, 44,405.76 and 18,750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,174.93, 44,405.76 and 18,750.40 is: 25,878.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,174.93 : 44,405.76 = 18,750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,174.93/44,405.76 = 18,750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,174.93x = 44,405.76 × 18,750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,174.93x = 832,625,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,625,762.30/32,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,878.09

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