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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,491.08, 44,833.62 and 18,147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,491.08, 44,833.62 and 18,147.48 is: 25,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,491.08 : 44,833.62 = 18,147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,491.08/44,833.62 = 18,147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,491.08x = 44,833.62 × 18,147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,491.08x = 813,617,222.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,617,222.28/32,491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.25

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