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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,187.72, 44,417.22 and 18,761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,187.72, 44,417.22 and 18,761.16 is: 25,889.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,187.72 : 44,417.22 = 18,761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,187.72/44,417.22 = 18,761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,187.72x = 44,417.22 × 18,761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,187.72x = 833,318,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,318,571.18/32,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,889.33

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