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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,319.04, 44,598.36 and 18,170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,319.04, 44,598.36 and 18,170.86 is: 25,074.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,319.04 : 44,598.36 = 18,170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,319.04/44,598.36 = 18,170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,319.04x = 44,598.36 × 18,170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,319.04x = 810,390,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,390,555.79/32,319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.71

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