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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.16, 44,569.62 and 18,149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.16, 44,569.62 and 18,149.88 is: 25,046.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.16 : 44,569.62 = 18,149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.16/44,569.62 = 18,149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.16x = 44,569.62 × 18,149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.16x = 808,933,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,933,254.65/32,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,046.58

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