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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.68, 44,854.56 and 18,163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.68, 44,854.56 and 18,163.71 is: 25,065.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.68 : 44,854.56 = 18,163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.68/44,854.56 = 18,163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.68x = 44,854.56 × 18,163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.68x = 814,725,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,725,220.02/32,503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.63

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