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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.33, 44,859.42 and 18,167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.33, 44,859.42 and 18,167.29 is: 25,070.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.33 : 44,859.42 = 18,167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.33/44,859.42 = 18,167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.33x = 44,859.42 × 18,167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.33x = 814,973,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,973,980.22/32,507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,070.47

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