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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,306.16, 44,579.88 and 18,156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,306.16, 44,579.88 and 18,156.36 is: 25,054.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,306.16 : 44,579.88 = 18,156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,306.16/44,579.88 = 18,156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,306.16x = 44,579.88 × 18,156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,306.16x = 809,408,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,408,350.04/32,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,054.30

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