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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.26, 44,588.72 and 18,165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.26, 44,588.72 and 18,165.02 is: 25,067.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.26 : 44,588.72 = 18,165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.26/44,588.72 = 18,165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.26x = 44,588.72 × 18,165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.26x = 809,954,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,954,990.57/32,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,067.27

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