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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,300.76, 44,577.88 and 18,153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,300.76, 44,577.88 and 18,153.70 is: 25,053.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,300.76 : 44,577.88 = 18,153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,300.76/44,577.88 = 18,153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,300.76x = 44,577.88 × 18,153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,300.76x = 809,253,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,253,460.16/32,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.70

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