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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.24, 44,586.50 and 18,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.24, 44,586.50 and 18,162.14 is: 25,063.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.24 : 44,586.50 = 18,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.24/44,586.50 = 18,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.24x = 44,586.50 × 18,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.24x = 809,786,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,786,255.11/32,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.61

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