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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.21, 44,593.46 and 18,163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.21, 44,593.46 and 18,163.75 is: 25,068.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.21 : 44,593.46 = 18,163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.21/44,593.46 = 18,163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.21x = 44,593.46 × 18,163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.21x = 809,984,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,984,459.08/32,311.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.22

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