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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,306.24, 44,582.37 and 18,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,306.24, 44,582.37 and 18,159.14 is: 25,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,306.24 : 44,582.37 = 18,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,306.24/44,582.37 = 18,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,306.24x = 44,582.37 × 18,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,306.24x = 809,577,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,577,498.36/32,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.48

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