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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,317.62, 44,598.42 and 18,169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,317.62, 44,598.42 and 18,169.55 is: 25,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,317.62 : 44,598.42 = 18,169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,317.62/44,598.42 = 18,169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,317.62x = 44,598.42 × 18,169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,317.62x = 810,332,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,332,999.12/32,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.03

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