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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.92, 44,860.39 and 18,168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.92, 44,860.39 and 18,168.09 is: 25,071.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.92 : 44,860.39 = 18,168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.92/44,860.39 = 18,168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.92x = 44,860.39 × 18,168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.92x = 815,027,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,027,602.96/32,507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,071.66

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