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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.75, 44,594.30 and 18,167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.75, 44,594.30 and 18,167.59 is: 25,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.75 : 44,594.30 = 18,167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.75/44,594.30 = 18,167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.75x = 44,594.30 × 18,167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.75x = 810,170,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,170,957.71/32,314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,071.25

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