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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,501.79, 44,851.92 and 18,161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,501.79, 44,851.92 and 18,161.85 is: 25,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,501.79 : 44,851.92 = 18,161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,501.79/44,851.92 = 18,161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,501.79x = 44,851.92 × 18,161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,501.79x = 814,593,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,593,843.25/32,501.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.05

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