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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,499.08, 44,844.66 and 18,155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,499.08, 44,844.66 and 18,155.48 is: 25,052.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,499.08 : 44,844.66 = 18,155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,499.08/44,844.66 = 18,155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,499.08x = 44,844.66 × 18,155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,499.08x = 814,176,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,176,327.74/32,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,052.29

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