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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.24, 44,596.20 and 18,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.24, 44,596.20 and 18,169.20 is: 25,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.24 : 44,596.20 = 18,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.24/44,596.20 = 18,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.24x = 44,596.20 × 18,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.24x = 810,277,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,277,277.04/32,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,073.38

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