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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,313.88, 44,595.66 and 18,168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,313.88, 44,595.66 and 18,168.04 is: 25,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,313.88 : 44,595.66 = 18,168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,313.88/44,595.66 = 18,168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,313.88x = 44,595.66 × 18,168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,313.88x = 810,215,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,215,734.71/32,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,073.30

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