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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.92, 44,584.38 and 18,158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.92, 44,584.38 and 18,158.73 is: 25,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.92 : 44,584.38 = 18,158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.92/44,584.38 = 18,158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.92x = 44,584.38 × 18,158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.92x = 809,595,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,595,718.64/32,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.29

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