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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.87, 44,572.95 and 18,151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.87, 44,572.95 and 18,151.71 is: 25,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.87 : 44,572.95 = 18,151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.87/44,572.95 = 18,151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.87x = 44,572.95 × 18,151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.87x = 809,075,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,075,262.24/32,298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,049.65

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