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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.58, 44,608.02 and 18,177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.58, 44,608.02 and 18,177.15 is: 25,086.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.58 : 44,608.02 = 18,177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.58/44,608.02 = 18,177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.58x = 44,608.02 × 18,177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.58x = 810,846,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,846,670.74/32,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.85

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