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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.65, 44,573.96 and 18,156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.65, 44,573.96 and 18,156.62 is: 25,054.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.65 : 44,573.96 = 18,156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.65/44,573.96 = 18,156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.65x = 44,573.96 × 18,156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.65x = 809,312,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,312,610.44/32,301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,054.84

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