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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,304.34, 44,577.70 and 18,159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,304.34, 44,577.70 and 18,159.31 is: 25,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,304.34 : 44,577.70 = 18,159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,304.34/44,577.70 = 18,159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,304.34x = 44,577.70 × 18,159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,304.34x = 809,500,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,500,273.39/32,304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.56

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