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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,300.36, 44,569.44 and 18,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,300.36, 44,569.44 and 18,150.44 is: 25,044.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,300.36 : 44,569.44 = 18,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,300.36/44,569.44 = 18,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,300.36x = 44,569.44 × 18,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,300.36x = 808,954,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,954,946.55/32,300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,044.77

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