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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.59, 44,853.84 and 18,165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.59, 44,853.84 and 18,165.96 is: 25,068.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.59 : 44,853.84 = 18,165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.59/44,853.84 = 18,165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.59x = 44,853.84 × 18,165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.59x = 814,813,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,813,063.29/32,503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.40

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