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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,323.84, 44,606.62 and 18,176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,323.84, 44,606.62 and 18,176.38 is: 25,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,323.84 : 44,606.62 = 18,176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,323.84/44,606.62 = 18,176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,323.84x = 44,606.62 × 18,176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,323.84x = 810,786,875.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,786,875.64/32,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.25

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