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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,293.10, 44,564.49 and 18,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,293.10, 44,564.49 and 18,146.04 is: 25,041.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,293.10 : 44,564.49 = 18,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,293.10/44,564.49 = 18,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,293.10x = 44,564.49 × 18,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,293.10x = 808,669,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,669,018.12/32,293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.55

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