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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.16, 44,565.48 and 18,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.16, 44,565.48 and 18,146.88 is: 25,042.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.16 : 44,565.48 = 18,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.16/44,565.48 = 18,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.16x = 44,565.48 × 18,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.16x = 808,724,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,724,417.70/32,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.44

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