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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,501.29, 44,851.23 and 18,161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,501.29, 44,851.23 and 18,161.35 is: 25,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,501.29 : 44,851.23 = 18,161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,501.29/44,851.23 = 18,161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,501.29x = 44,851.23 × 18,161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,501.29x = 814,558,885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,558,885.96/32,501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.36

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