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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.24, 44,406.90 and 18,753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.24, 44,406.90 and 18,753.68 is: 25,879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.24 : 44,406.90 = 18,753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.24/44,406.90 = 18,753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.24x = 44,406.90 × 18,753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.24x = 832,792,792.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,792,792.39/32,180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.01

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