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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.64, 44,560.32 and 18,143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.64, 44,560.32 and 18,143.44 is: 25,038.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.64 : 44,560.32 = 18,143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.64/44,560.32 = 18,143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.64x = 44,560.32 × 18,143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.64x = 808,477,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,477,492.30/32,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,038.29

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