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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.74, 44,410.34 and 18,756.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.74, 44,410.34 and 18,756.18 is: 25,882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.74 : 44,410.34 = 18,756.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.74/44,410.34 = 18,756.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.74x = 44,410.34 × 18,756.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.74x = 832,968,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,968,330.90/32,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,882.46

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