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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.32, 44,581.19 and 18,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.32, 44,581.19 and 18,158.27 is: 25,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.32 : 44,581.19 = 18,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.32/44,581.19 = 18,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.32x = 44,581.19 × 18,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.32x = 809,516,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,516,971.24/32,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.32

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