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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,515.38, 44,870.58 and 18,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,515.38, 44,870.58 and 18,175.14 is: 25,081.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,515.38 : 44,870.58 = 18,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,515.38/44,870.58 = 18,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,515.38x = 44,870.58 × 18,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,515.38x = 815,529,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,529,073.38/32,515.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,081.33

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