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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,495.16, 44,842.76 and 18,155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,495.16, 44,842.76 and 18,155.24 is: 25,053.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,495.16 : 44,842.76 = 18,155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,495.16/44,842.76 = 18,155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,495.16x = 44,842.76 × 18,155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,495.16x = 814,131,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,131,070.06/32,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.92

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