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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.53, 44,588.61 and 18,164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.53, 44,588.61 and 18,164.07 is: 25,065.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.53 : 44,588.61 = 18,164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.53/44,588.61 = 18,164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.53x = 44,588.61 × 18,164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.53x = 809,910,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,910,633.24/32,311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.69

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