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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.65, 44,860.02 and 18,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.65, 44,860.02 and 18,167.68 is: 25,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.65 : 44,860.02 = 18,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.65/44,860.02 = 18,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.65x = 44,860.02 × 18,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.65x = 815,002,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,002,263.85/32,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,071.10

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