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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.34, 44,579.08 and 18,160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.34, 44,579.08 and 18,160.31 is: 25,059.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.34 : 44,579.08 = 18,160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.34/44,579.08 = 18,160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.34x = 44,579.08 × 18,160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.34x = 809,569,912.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,569,912.31/32,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.94

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