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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,319.88, 44,603.94 and 18,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,319.88, 44,603.94 and 18,174.04 is: 25,081.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,319.88 : 44,603.94 = 18,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,319.88/44,603.94 = 18,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,319.88x = 44,603.94 × 18,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,319.88x = 810,633,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,633,789.72/32,319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,081.58

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