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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.30, 44,566.36 and 18,147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.30, 44,566.36 and 18,147.14 is: 25,043.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.30 : 44,566.36 = 18,147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.30/44,566.36 = 18,147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.30x = 44,566.36 × 18,147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.30x = 808,752,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,752,040.26/32,294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,043.19

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