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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.13, 44,863.50 and 18,170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.13, 44,863.50 and 18,170.29 is: 25,074.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.13 : 44,863.50 = 18,170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.13/44,863.50 = 18,170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.13x = 44,863.50 × 18,170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.13x = 815,182,805.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,182,805.42/32,510.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.73

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