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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.70, 44,572.17 and 18,148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.70, 44,572.17 and 18,148.51 is: 25,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.70 : 44,572.17 = 18,148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.70/44,572.17 = 18,148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.70x = 44,572.17 × 18,148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.70x = 808,918,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,918,472.97/32,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,047.25

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