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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,296.08, 44,569.38 and 18,148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,296.08, 44,569.38 and 18,148.56 is: 25,045.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,296.08 : 44,569.38 = 18,148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,296.08/44,569.38 = 18,148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,296.08x = 44,569.38 × 18,148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,296.08x = 808,870,067.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,870,067.09/32,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,045.46

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