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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.52, 44,502.25 and 18,101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.52, 44,502.25 and 18,101.63 is: 24,977.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.52 : 44,502.25 = 18,101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.52/44,502.25 = 18,101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.52x = 44,502.25 × 18,101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.52x = 805,563,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,563,263.67/32,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.53

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