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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.76, 44,585.40 and 18,161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.76, 44,585.40 and 18,161.87 is: 25,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.76 : 44,585.40 = 18,161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.76/44,585.40 = 18,161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.76x = 44,585.40 × 18,161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.76x = 809,754,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,754,238.70/32,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.67

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