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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,302.76, 44,578.48 and 18,156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,302.76, 44,578.48 and 18,156.50 is: 25,056.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,302.76 : 44,578.48 = 18,156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,302.76/44,578.48 = 18,156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,302.76x = 44,578.48 × 18,156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,302.76x = 809,389,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,389,172.12/32,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,056.35

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