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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.74, 44,407.59 and 18,754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.74, 44,407.59 and 18,754.18 is: 25,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.74 : 44,407.59 = 18,754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.74/44,407.59 = 18,754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.74x = 44,407.59 × 18,754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.74x = 832,827,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,827,936.23/32,180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.70

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