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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.41, 44,593.76 and 18,164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.41, 44,593.76 and 18,164.27 is: 25,068.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.41 : 44,593.76 = 18,164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.41/44,593.76 = 18,164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.41x = 44,593.76 × 18,164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.41x = 810,012,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,012,919.40/32,311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.94

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