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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,312.64, 44,591.40 and 18,165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,312.64, 44,591.40 and 18,165.54 is: 25,068.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312.64 : 44,591.40 = 18,165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312.64/44,591.40 = 18,165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312.64x = 44,591.40 × 18,165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312.64x = 810,026,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,026,860.36/32,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.42

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