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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503, 44,853.06 and 18,163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503, 44,853.06 and 18,163.72 is: 25,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503 : 44,853.06 = 18,163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503/44,853.06 = 18,163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503x = 44,853.06 × 18,163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503x = 814,698,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,698,422.98/32,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.33

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