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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,296.38, 44,566.79 and 18,151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,296.38, 44,566.79 and 18,151.35 is: 25,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,296.38 : 44,566.79 = 18,151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,296.38/44,566.79 = 18,151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,296.38x = 44,566.79 × 18,151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,296.38x = 808,947,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,947,312.91/32,296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,047.62

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