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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313.63, 44,596.96 and 18,169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313.63, 44,596.96 and 18,169.21 is: 25,075.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313.63 : 44,596.96 = 18,169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313.63/44,596.96 = 18,169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313.63x = 44,596.96 × 18,169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313.63x = 810,291,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,291,308.62/32,313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.84

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