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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.26, 44,854.05 and 18,163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.26, 44,854.05 and 18,163.38 is: 25,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.26 : 44,854.05 = 18,163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.26/44,854.05 = 18,163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.26x = 44,854.05 × 18,163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.26x = 814,701,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,701,154.69/32,503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.21

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