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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502.29, 44,852.61 and 18,162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502.29, 44,852.61 and 18,162.35 is: 25,063.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502.29 : 44,852.61 = 18,162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502.29/44,852.61 = 18,162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502.29x = 44,852.61 × 18,162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502.29x = 814,628,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,628,801.23/32,502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.74

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