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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.99, 44,576.55 and 18,154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.99, 44,576.55 and 18,154.85 is: 25,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.99 : 44,576.55 = 18,154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.99/44,576.55 = 18,154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.99x = 44,576.55 × 18,154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.99x = 809,280,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,280,355.88/32,301.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.58

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