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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.63, 44,701.64 and 18,250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.63, 44,701.64 and 18,250.03 is: 25,184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.63 : 44,701.64 = 18,250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.63/44,701.64 = 18,250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.63x = 44,701.64 × 18,250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.63x = 815,806,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,806,179.80/32,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,184.93

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