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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502.42, 44,852.78 and 18,162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502.42, 44,852.78 and 18,162.49 is: 25,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502.42 : 44,852.78 = 18,162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502.42/44,852.78 = 18,162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502.42x = 44,852.78 × 18,162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502.42x = 814,637,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,637,943.96/32,502.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.92

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