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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.76, 44,600.88 and 18,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.76, 44,600.88 and 18,179.04 is: 25,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.76 : 44,600.88 = 18,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.76/44,600.88 = 18,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.76x = 44,600.88 × 18,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.76x = 810,801,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,801,181.56/32,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,085.30

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