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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.66, 44,594.11 and 18,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.66, 44,594.11 and 18,164.52 is: 25,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.66 : 44,594.11 = 18,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.66/44,594.11 = 18,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.66x = 44,594.11 × 18,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.66x = 810,030,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,030,602.98/32,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.30

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