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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,293.69, 44,569.47 and 18,146.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,293.69, 44,569.47 and 18,146.53 is: 25,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,293.69 : 44,569.47 = 18,146.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,293.69/44,569.47 = 18,146.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,293.69x = 44,569.47 × 18,146.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,293.69x = 808,781,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,781,195.09/32,293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,044.56

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