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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,497.35, 44,845.53 and 18,156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,497.35, 44,845.53 and 18,156.30 is: 25,055.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,497.35 : 44,845.53 = 18,156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,497.35/44,845.53 = 18,156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,497.35x = 44,845.53 × 18,156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,497.35x = 814,228,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,228,941.73/32,497.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,055.24

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