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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.48, 44,411.72 and 18,761.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.48, 44,411.72 and 18,761.68 is: 25,891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.48 : 44,411.72 = 18,761.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.48/44,411.72 = 18,761.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.48x = 44,411.72 × 18,761.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.48x = 833,238,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,238,478.89/32,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,891.06

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