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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502.95, 44,853.49 and 18,163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502.95, 44,853.49 and 18,163.07 is: 25,064.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502.95 : 44,853.49 = 18,163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502.95/44,853.49 = 18,163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502.95x = 44,853.49 × 18,163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502.95x = 814,677,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,677,078.61/32,502.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,064.71

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