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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313.08, 44,592.12 and 18,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313.08, 44,592.12 and 18,166.04 is: 25,069.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313.08 : 44,592.12 = 18,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313.08/44,592.12 = 18,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313.08x = 44,592.12 × 18,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313.08x = 810,062,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,062,235.60/32,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.17

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