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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.26, 44,585.97 and 18,163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.26, 44,585.97 and 18,163.01 is: 25,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.26 : 44,585.97 = 18,163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.26/44,585.97 = 18,163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.26x = 44,585.97 × 18,163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.26x = 809,815,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,815,418.97/32,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,064.50

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