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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,315.52, 44,595.03 and 18,168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,315.52, 44,595.03 and 18,168.38 is: 25,072.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,315.52 : 44,595.03 = 18,168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,315.52/44,595.03 = 18,168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,315.52x = 44,595.03 × 18,168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,315.52x = 810,219,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,219,228.18/32,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,072.14

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