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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,302.38, 44,577.45 and 18,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,302.38, 44,577.45 and 18,155.10 is: 25,054.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,302.38 : 44,577.45 = 18,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,302.38/44,577.45 = 18,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,302.38x = 44,577.45 × 18,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,302.38x = 809,308,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,308,062.50/32,302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,054.13

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