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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,505.62, 44,853.20 and 18,163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,505.62, 44,853.20 and 18,163.64 is: 25,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,505.62 : 44,853.20 = 18,163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,505.62/44,853.20 = 18,163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,505.62x = 44,853.20 × 18,163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,505.62x = 814,697,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,697,377.65/32,505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.28

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