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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.24, 44,580.99 and 18,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.24, 44,580.99 and 18,158.14 is: 25,058.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.24 : 44,580.99 = 18,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.24/44,580.99 = 18,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.24x = 44,580.99 × 18,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.24x = 809,507,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,507,857.76/32,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.10

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