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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,306.70, 44,578.40 and 18,156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,306.70, 44,578.40 and 18,156.80 is: 25,053.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,306.70 : 44,578.40 = 18,156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,306.70/44,578.40 = 18,156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,306.70x = 44,578.40 × 18,156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,306.70x = 809,401,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,401,093.12/32,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.66

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