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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.04, 44,586 and 18,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.04, 44,586 and 18,163.20 is: 25,064.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.04 : 44,586 = 18,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.04/44,586 = 18,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.04x = 44,586 × 18,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.04x = 809,824,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,824,435.20/32,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,064.95

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