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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.07, 44,586.06 and 18,161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.07, 44,586.06 and 18,161.94 is: 25,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.07 : 44,586.06 = 18,161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.07/44,586.06 = 18,161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.07x = 44,586.06 × 18,161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.07x = 809,769,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,769,346.56/32,309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.22

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