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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.26, 44,565.69 and 18,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.26, 44,565.69 and 18,149.50 is: 25,046.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.26 : 44,565.69 = 18,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.26/44,565.69 = 18,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.26x = 44,565.69 × 18,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.26x = 808,844,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,844,990.66/32,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,046.09

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