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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.07, 44,602.79 and 18,174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.07, 44,602.79 and 18,174.02 is: 25,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.07 : 44,602.79 = 18,174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.07/44,602.79 = 18,174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.07x = 44,602.79 × 18,174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.07x = 810,611,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,611,683.63/32,321.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.98

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