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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.08, 44,607.33 and 18,176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.08, 44,607.33 and 18,176.65 is: 25,086.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.08 : 44,607.33 = 18,176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.08/44,607.33 = 18,176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.08x = 44,607.33 × 18,176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.08x = 810,811,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,811,824.84/32,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.16

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