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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,291.57, 44,563.68 and 18,144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,291.57, 44,563.68 and 18,144.38 is: 25,039.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,291.57 : 44,563.68 = 18,144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,291.57/44,563.68 = 18,144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,291.57x = 44,563.68 × 18,144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,291.57x = 808,580,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,580,121.30/32,291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,039.98

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