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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.71, 44,590.50 and 18,164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.71, 44,590.50 and 18,164.25 is: 25,066.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.71 : 44,590.50 = 18,164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.71/44,590.50 = 18,164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.71x = 44,590.50 × 18,164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.71x = 809,952,989.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,952,989.63/32,311.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,066.86

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