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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.96, 44,600.49 and 18,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.96, 44,600.49 and 18,174.96 is: 25,078.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.96 : 44,600.49 = 18,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.96/44,600.49 = 18,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.96x = 44,600.49 × 18,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.96x = 810,612,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,612,121.73/32,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,078.52

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