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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,293.26, 44,564.31 and 18,148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,293.26, 44,564.31 and 18,148.50 is: 25,044.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,293.26 : 44,564.31 = 18,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,293.26/44,564.31 = 18,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,293.26x = 44,564.31 × 18,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,293.26x = 808,775,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,775,380.04/32,293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,044.71

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