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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,290.29, 44,561.48 and 18,144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,290.29, 44,561.48 and 18,144.45 is: 25,039.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,290.29 : 44,561.48 = 18,144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,290.29/44,561.48 = 18,144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,290.29x = 44,561.48 × 18,144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,290.29x = 808,543,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,543,455.06/32,290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,039.83

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