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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.32, 44,581.14 and 18,158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.32, 44,581.14 and 18,158.31 is: 25,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.32 : 44,581.14 = 18,158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.32/44,581.14 = 18,158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.32x = 44,581.14 × 18,158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.32x = 809,518,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,518,160.27/32,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.35

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