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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,501.38, 44,851.36 and 18,161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,501.38, 44,851.36 and 18,161.45 is: 25,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,501.38 : 44,851.36 = 18,161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,501.38/44,851.36 = 18,161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,501.38x = 44,851.36 × 18,161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,501.38x = 814,565,732.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,565,732.07/32,501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.50

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