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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.88, 44,567.52 and 18,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.88, 44,567.52 and 18,148.68 is: 25,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.88 : 44,567.52 = 18,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.88/44,567.52 = 18,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.88x = 44,567.52 × 18,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.88x = 808,841,658.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,841,658.87/32,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,044.73

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