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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.53, 44,570.64 and 18,147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.53, 44,570.64 and 18,147.38 is: 25,045.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.53 : 44,570.64 = 18,147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.53/44,570.64 = 18,147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.53x = 44,570.64 × 18,147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.53x = 808,840,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,840,084.04/32,294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,045.73

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