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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,493.95, 44,841.65 and 18,153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,493.95, 44,841.65 and 18,153.78 is: 25,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,493.95 : 44,841.65 = 18,153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,493.95/44,841.65 = 18,153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,493.95x = 44,841.65 × 18,153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,493.95x = 814,045,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,045,358.17/32,493.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,052.22

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