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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.16, 44,593.42 and 18,164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.16, 44,593.42 and 18,164.02 is: 25,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.16 : 44,593.42 = 18,164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.16/44,593.42 = 18,164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.16x = 44,593.42 × 18,164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.16x = 809,995,549.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,995,549.78/32,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.60

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