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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301, 44,578.22 and 18,153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301, 44,578.22 and 18,153.95 is: 25,054.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301 : 44,578.22 = 18,153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301/44,578.22 = 18,153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301x = 44,578.22 × 18,153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301x = 809,270,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,270,463.31/32,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,054.04

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