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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313.21, 44,596.22 and 18,165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313.21, 44,596.22 and 18,165.75 is: 25,070.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313.21 : 44,596.22 = 18,165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313.21/44,596.22 = 18,165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313.21x = 44,596.22 × 18,165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313.21x = 810,123,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,123,783.47/32,313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,070.98

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