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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.82, 44,577.42 and 18,155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.82, 44,577.42 and 18,155.98 is: 25,055.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.82 : 44,577.42 = 18,155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.82/44,577.42 = 18,155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.82x = 44,577.42 × 18,155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.82x = 809,346,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,346,745.97/32,301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,055.76

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