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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,312.26, 44,590.53 and 18,167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,312.26, 44,590.53 and 18,167.50 is: 25,070.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312.26 : 44,590.53 = 18,167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312.26/44,590.53 = 18,167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312.26x = 44,590.53 × 18,167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312.26x = 810,098,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,098,453.78/32,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,070.93

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