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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.12, 44,412.66 and 18,753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.12, 44,412.66 and 18,753.48 is: 25,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.12 : 44,412.66 = 18,753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.12/44,412.66 = 18,753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.12x = 44,412.66 × 18,753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.12x = 832,891,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,891,931.06/32,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,881.38

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