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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313.13, 44,596.27 and 18,168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313.13, 44,596.27 and 18,168.71 is: 25,075.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313.13 : 44,596.27 = 18,168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313.13/44,596.27 = 18,168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313.13x = 44,596.27 × 18,168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313.13x = 810,256,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,256,496.44/32,313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.15

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