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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.71, 44,597.06 and 18,169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.71, 44,597.06 and 18,169.55 is: 25,073.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.71 : 44,597.06 = 18,169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.71/44,597.06 = 18,169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.71x = 44,597.06 × 18,169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.71x = 810,308,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,308,197.69/32,316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,073.97

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