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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,501.31, 44,851.25 and 18,161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,501.31, 44,851.25 and 18,161.43 is: 25,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,501.31 : 44,851.25 = 18,161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,501.31/44,851.25 = 18,161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,501.31x = 44,851.25 × 18,161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,501.31x = 814,562,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,562,746.48/32,501.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.46

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