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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.64, 44,408.84 and 18,755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.64, 44,408.84 and 18,755.08 is: 25,880.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.64 : 44,408.84 = 18,755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.64/44,408.84 = 18,755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.64x = 44,408.84 × 18,755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.64x = 832,891,346.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,891,346.91/32,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.95

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