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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.48, 44,573.04 and 18,157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.48, 44,573.04 and 18,157.32 is: 25,050.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.48 : 44,573.04 = 18,157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.48/44,573.04 = 18,157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.48x = 44,573.04 × 18,157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.48x = 809,326,950.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,326,950.65/32,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,050.76

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