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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.96, 44,594.49 and 18,164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.96, 44,594.49 and 18,164.50 is: 25,069.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.96 : 44,594.49 = 18,164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.96/44,594.49 = 18,164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.96x = 44,594.49 × 18,164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.96x = 810,036,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,036,613.61/32,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.25

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