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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502.17, 44,852.43 and 18,162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502.17, 44,852.43 and 18,162.23 is: 25,063.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502.17 : 44,852.43 = 18,162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502.17/44,852.43 = 18,162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502.17x = 44,852.43 × 18,162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502.17x = 814,620,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,620,261.85/32,502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.56

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