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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,308.26, 44,584.59 and 18,162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,308.26, 44,584.59 and 18,162.01 is: 25,063.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,308.26 : 44,584.59 = 18,162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,308.26/44,584.59 = 18,162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,308.26x = 44,584.59 × 18,162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,308.26x = 809,745,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,745,769.43/32,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.12

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