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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,509.13, 44,862.12 and 18,169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,509.13, 44,862.12 and 18,169.29 is: 25,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,509.13 : 44,862.12 = 18,169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,509.13/44,862.12 = 18,169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,509.13x = 44,862.12 × 18,169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,509.13x = 815,112,868.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,112,868.29/32,509.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,073.36

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