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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.50, 44,584.44 and 18,158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.50, 44,584.44 and 18,158.46 is: 25,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.50 : 44,584.44 = 18,158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.50/44,584.44 = 18,158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.50x = 44,584.44 × 18,158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.50x = 809,584,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,584,770.36/32,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.28

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