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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.04, 44,591.25 and 18,166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.04, 44,591.25 and 18,166.15 is: 25,066.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.04 : 44,591.25 = 18,166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.04/44,591.25 = 18,166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.04x = 44,591.25 × 18,166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.04x = 810,051,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,051,336.19/32,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,066.54

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