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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.84, 44,605.24 and 18,175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.84, 44,605.24 and 18,175.38 is: 25,081.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.84 : 44,605.24 = 18,175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.84/44,605.24 = 18,175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.84x = 44,605.24 × 18,175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.84x = 810,717,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,717,186.99/32,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,081.87

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