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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,302.24, 44,571.40 and 18,155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,302.24, 44,571.40 and 18,155.68 is: 25,051.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,302.24 : 44,571.40 = 18,155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,302.24/44,571.40 = 18,155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,302.24x = 44,571.40 × 18,155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,302.24x = 809,224,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,224,075.55/32,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,051.64

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