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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,312.26, 44,590.10 and 18,166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,312.26, 44,590.10 and 18,166.02 is: 25,068.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312.26 : 44,590.10 = 18,166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312.26/44,590.10 = 18,166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312.26x = 44,590.10 × 18,166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312.26x = 810,024,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,024,648.40/32,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.65

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