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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313.26, 44,591.91 and 18,168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313.26, 44,591.91 and 18,168.50 is: 25,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313.26 : 44,591.91 = 18,168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313.26/44,591.91 = 18,168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313.26x = 44,591.91 × 18,168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313.26x = 810,168,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,168,116.84/32,313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,072.31

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