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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.85, 44,597.09 and 18,166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.85, 44,597.09 and 18,166.85 is: 25,071.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.85 : 44,597.09 = 18,166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.85/44,597.09 = 18,166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.85x = 44,597.09 × 18,166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.85x = 810,188,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,188,553.63/32,314.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,071.71

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