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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,485.08, 44,828.92 and 18,145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,485.08, 44,828.92 and 18,145.16 is: 25,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,485.08 : 44,828.92 = 18,145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,485.08/44,828.92 = 18,145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,485.08x = 44,828.92 × 18,145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,485.08x = 813,428,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,428,093.80/32,485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,040.06

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