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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,304.99, 44,580.69 and 18,157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,304.99, 44,580.69 and 18,157.86 is: 25,057.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,304.99 : 44,580.69 = 18,157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,304.99/44,580.69 = 18,157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,304.99x = 44,580.69 × 18,157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,304.99x = 809,489,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,489,927.72/32,304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,057.74

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