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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.76, 44,573.92 and 18,151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.76, 44,573.92 and 18,151.84 is: 25,048.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.76 : 44,573.92 = 18,151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.76/44,573.92 = 18,151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.76x = 44,573.92 × 18,151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.76x = 809,098,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,098,664.01/32,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,048.13

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