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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.42, 44,586.99 and 18,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.42, 44,586.99 and 18,162.26 is: 25,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.42 : 44,586.99 = 18,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.42/44,586.99 = 18,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.42x = 44,586.99 × 18,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.42x = 809,800,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,800,449.26/32,309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.92

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