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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502.27, 44,852.61 and 18,162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502.27, 44,852.61 and 18,162.30 is: 25,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502.27 : 44,852.61 = 18,162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502.27/44,852.61 = 18,162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502.27x = 44,852.61 × 18,162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502.27x = 814,626,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,626,558.60/32,502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.68

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