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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.08, 44,573.52 and 18,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.08, 44,573.52 and 18,151.56 is: 25,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.08 : 44,573.52 = 18,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.08/44,573.52 = 18,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.08x = 44,573.52 × 18,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.08x = 809,078,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,078,922.69/32,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,049.60

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