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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,181.74, 44,408.97 and 18,755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,181.74, 44,408.97 and 18,755.18 is: 25,881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,181.74 : 44,408.97 = 18,755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,181.74/44,408.97 = 18,755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,181.74x = 44,408.97 × 18,755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,181.74x = 832,898,225.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,898,225.96/32,181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,881.08

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