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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,303.64, 44,581.83 and 18,156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,303.64, 44,581.83 and 18,156.57 is: 25,057.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,303.64 : 44,581.83 = 18,156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,303.64/44,581.83 = 18,156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,303.64x = 44,581.83 × 18,156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,303.64x = 809,453,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,453,117.12/32,303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,057.64

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