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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.42, 44,586.45 and 18,160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.42, 44,586.45 and 18,160.23 is: 25,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.42 : 44,586.45 = 18,160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.42/44,586.45 = 18,160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.42x = 44,586.45 × 18,160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.42x = 809,700,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,700,186.88/32,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.36

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