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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,304.24, 44,579.61 and 18,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,304.24, 44,579.61 and 18,157.14 is: 25,056.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,304.24 : 44,579.61 = 18,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,304.24/44,579.61 = 18,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,304.24x = 44,579.61 × 18,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,304.24x = 809,438,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,438,219.92/32,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,056.72

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