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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.24, 44,589.30 and 18,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.24, 44,589.30 and 18,164.20 is: 25,066.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.24 : 44,589.30 = 18,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.24/44,589.30 = 18,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.24x = 44,589.30 × 18,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.24x = 809,928,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,928,963.06/32,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,066.48

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