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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.84, 44,570.97 and 18,147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.84, 44,570.97 and 18,147.67 is: 25,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.84 : 44,570.97 = 18,147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.84/44,570.97 = 18,147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.84x = 44,570.97 × 18,147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.84x = 808,859,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,859,143.71/32,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,046.08

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