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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,312.90, 44,589.52 and 18,167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,312.90, 44,589.52 and 18,167.87 is: 25,070.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312.90 : 44,589.52 = 18,167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312.90/44,589.52 = 18,167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312.90x = 44,589.52 × 18,167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312.90x = 810,096,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,096,736.91/32,312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,070.38

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