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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.99, 44,407.94 and 18,754.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.99, 44,407.94 and 18,754.43 is: 25,880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.99 : 44,407.94 = 18,754.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.99/44,407.94 = 18,754.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.99x = 44,407.94 × 18,754.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.99x = 832,845,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,845,286.36/32,180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.04

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