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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,310.46, 44,592.42 and 18,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,310.46, 44,592.42 and 18,163 is: 25,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,310.46 : 44,592.42 = 18,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,310.46/44,592.42 = 18,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,310.46x = 44,592.42 × 18,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,310.46x = 809,932,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,932,124.46/32,310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,067.18

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