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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.22, 44,603.55 and 18,173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.22, 44,603.55 and 18,173.94 is: 25,080.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.22 : 44,603.55 = 18,173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.22/44,603.55 = 18,173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.22x = 44,603.55 × 18,173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.22x = 810,622,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,622,241.49/32,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.19

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