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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,302.88, 44,578.14 and 18,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,302.88, 44,578.14 and 18,155.60 is: 25,054.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,302.88 : 44,578.14 = 18,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,302.88/44,578.14 = 18,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,302.88x = 44,578.14 × 18,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,302.88x = 809,342,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,342,878.58/32,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,054.82

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