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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.28, 44,583.21 and 18,161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.28, 44,583.21 and 18,161.82 is: 25,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.28 : 44,583.21 = 18,161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.28/44,583.21 = 18,161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.28x = 44,583.21 × 18,161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.28x = 809,712,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,712,235.04/32,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,061.29

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