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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.08, 44,566.62 and 18,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.08, 44,566.62 and 18,146.56 is: 25,042.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.08 : 44,566.62 = 18,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.08/44,566.62 = 18,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.08x = 44,566.62 × 18,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.08x = 808,730,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,730,843.83/32,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.70

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