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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,501.95, 44,852.11 and 18,162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,501.95, 44,852.11 and 18,162.07 is: 25,063.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,501.95 : 44,852.11 = 18,162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,501.95/44,852.11 = 18,162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,501.95x = 44,852.11 × 18,162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,501.95x = 814,607,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,607,003.93/32,501.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.33

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