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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.24, 44,570.88 and 18,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.24, 44,570.88 and 18,151.38 is: 25,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.24 : 44,570.88 = 18,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.24/44,570.88 = 18,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.24x = 44,570.88 × 18,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.24x = 809,022,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,022,979.81/32,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,046.19

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