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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313.60, 44,595.36 and 18,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313.60, 44,595.36 and 18,165.60 is: 25,069.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313.60 : 44,595.36 = 18,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313.60/44,595.36 = 18,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313.60x = 44,595.36 × 18,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313.60x = 810,101,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,101,471.62/32,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.99

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