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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.64, 44,598.45 and 18,170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.64, 44,598.45 and 18,170.21 is: 25,077.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.64 : 44,598.45 = 18,170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.64/44,598.45 = 18,170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.64x = 44,598.45 × 18,170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.64x = 810,362,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,362,979.18/32,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,077.27

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