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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,515.96, 44,872.86 and 18,175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,515.96, 44,872.86 and 18,175.36 is: 25,082.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,515.96 : 44,872.86 = 18,175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,515.96/44,872.86 = 18,175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,515.96x = 44,872.86 × 18,175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,515.96x = 815,580,384.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,580,384.73/32,515.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,082.46

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