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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.28, 44,601.12 and 18,174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.28, 44,601.12 and 18,174.82 is: 25,079.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.28 : 44,601.12 = 18,174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.28/44,601.12 = 18,174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.28x = 44,601.12 × 18,174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.28x = 810,617,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,617,327.80/32,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.21

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