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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.49, 44,407.25 and 18,753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.49, 44,407.25 and 18,753.93 is: 25,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.49 : 44,407.25 = 18,753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.49/44,407.25 = 18,753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.49x = 44,407.25 × 18,753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.49x = 832,810,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,810,364.22/32,180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.36

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