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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,315.51, 44,594.87 and 18,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,315.51, 44,594.87 and 18,168.32 is: 25,071.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,315.51 : 44,594.87 = 18,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,315.51/44,594.87 = 18,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,315.51x = 44,594.87 × 18,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,315.51x = 810,213,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,213,554.70/32,315.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,071.98

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