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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,302.99, 44,577.93 and 18,155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,302.99, 44,577.93 and 18,155.85 is: 25,054.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,302.99 : 44,577.93 = 18,155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,302.99/44,577.93 = 18,155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,302.99x = 44,577.93 × 18,155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,302.99x = 809,350,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,350,210.39/32,302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,054.96

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