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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.20, 44,596.36 and 18,169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.20, 44,596.36 and 18,169.05 is: 25,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.20 : 44,596.36 = 18,169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.20/44,596.36 = 18,169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.20x = 44,596.36 × 18,169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.20x = 810,273,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,273,494.66/32,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,073.29

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