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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,501.71, 44,854.49 and 18,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,501.71, 44,854.49 and 18,161.64 is: 25,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,501.71 : 44,854.49 = 18,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,501.71/44,854.49 = 18,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,501.71x = 44,854.49 × 18,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,501.71x = 814,631,099.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,631,099.76/32,501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,064.25

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