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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.26, 44,584.71 and 18,161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.26, 44,584.71 and 18,161.37 is: 25,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.26 : 44,584.71 = 18,161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.26/44,584.71 = 18,161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.26x = 44,584.71 × 18,161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.26x = 809,719,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,719,414.65/32,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.98

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