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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313.53, 44,587.80 and 18,163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313.53, 44,587.80 and 18,163.64 is: 25,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313.53 : 44,587.80 = 18,163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313.53/44,587.80 = 18,163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313.53x = 44,587.80 × 18,163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313.53x = 809,876,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,876,859.06/32,313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.09

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