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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,308.26, 44,587.44 and 18,162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,308.26, 44,587.44 and 18,162.02 is: 25,064.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,308.26 : 44,587.44 = 18,162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,308.26/44,587.44 = 18,162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,308.26x = 44,587.44 × 18,162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,308.26x = 809,797,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,797,754.09/32,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,064.73

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