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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.82, 44,590.10 and 18,164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.82, 44,590.10 and 18,164.82 is: 25,067.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.82 : 44,590.10 = 18,164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.82/44,590.10 = 18,164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.82x = 44,590.10 × 18,164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.82x = 809,971,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,971,140.28/32,311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,067.33

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