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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.57, 44,583.99 and 18,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.57, 44,583.99 and 18,160.44 is: 25,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.57 : 44,583.99 = 18,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.57/44,583.99 = 18,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.57x = 44,583.99 × 18,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.57x = 809,664,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,664,875.36/32,307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,061.15

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