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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,306.38, 44,586.99 and 18,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,306.38, 44,586.99 and 18,161.96 is: 25,065.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,306.38 : 44,586.99 = 18,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,306.38/44,586.99 = 18,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,306.38x = 44,586.99 × 18,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,306.38x = 809,786,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,786,905.97/32,306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.85

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