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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.12, 44,593.20 and 18,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.12, 44,593.20 and 18,170.28 is: 25,073.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.12 : 44,593.20 = 18,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.12/44,593.20 = 18,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.12x = 44,593.20 × 18,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.12x = 810,270,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,270,930.10/32,316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,073.27

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