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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,306.60, 44,583.12 and 18,159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,306.60, 44,583.12 and 18,159.54 is: 25,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,306.60 : 44,583.12 = 18,159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,306.60/44,583.12 = 18,159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,306.60x = 44,583.12 × 18,159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,306.60x = 809,608,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,608,950.96/32,306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.18

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