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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.74, 44,597.06 and 18,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.74, 44,597.06 and 18,169.60 is: 25,074.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.74 : 44,597.06 = 18,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.74/44,597.06 = 18,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.74x = 44,597.06 × 18,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.74x = 810,310,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,310,741.38/32,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.02

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