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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.24, 44,581.92 and 18,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.24, 44,581.92 and 18,159.38 is: 25,057.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.24 : 44,581.92 = 18,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.24/44,581.92 = 18,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.24x = 44,581.92 × 18,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.24x = 809,580,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,580,026.41/32,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,057.23

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