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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,315.29, 44,594.35 and 18,168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,315.29, 44,594.35 and 18,168.09 is: 25,071.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,315.29 : 44,594.35 = 18,168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,315.29/44,594.35 = 18,168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,315.29x = 44,594.35 × 18,168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,315.29x = 810,194,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,194,073.45/32,315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,071.54

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