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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.33, 44,587.01 and 18,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.33, 44,587.01 and 18,161.27 is: 25,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.33 : 44,587.01 = 18,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.33/44,587.01 = 18,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.33x = 44,587.01 × 18,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.33x = 809,756,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,756,413.36/32,309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.62

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