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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,293.97, 44,569.86 and 18,146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,293.97, 44,569.86 and 18,146.81 is: 25,044.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,293.97 : 44,569.86 = 18,146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,293.97/44,569.86 = 18,146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,293.97x = 44,569.86 × 18,146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,293.97x = 808,800,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,800,824.52/32,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,044.95

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