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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,310.96, 44,593.11 and 18,163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,310.96, 44,593.11 and 18,163.50 is: 25,067.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,310.96 : 44,593.11 = 18,163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,310.96/44,593.11 = 18,163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,310.96x = 44,593.11 × 18,163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,310.96x = 809,966,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,966,953.49/32,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,067.87

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