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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313, 44,596.13 and 18,168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313, 44,596.13 and 18,168.58 is: 25,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313 : 44,596.13 = 18,168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313/44,596.13 = 18,168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313x = 44,596.13 × 18,168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313x = 810,248,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,248,355.60/32,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.00

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