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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.35, 44,571.74 and 18,151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.35, 44,571.74 and 18,151.29 is: 25,048.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.35 : 44,571.74 = 18,151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.35/44,571.74 = 18,151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.35x = 44,571.74 × 18,151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.35x = 809,034,487.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,034,487.79/32,298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,048.79

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