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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,310.78, 44,585.28 and 18,163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,310.78, 44,585.28 and 18,163.32 is: 25,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,310.78 : 44,585.28 = 18,163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,310.78/44,585.28 = 18,163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,310.78x = 44,585.28 × 18,163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,310.78x = 809,816,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,816,707.93/32,310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.36

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