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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,323.97, 44,607.35 and 18,176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,323.97, 44,607.35 and 18,176.69 is: 25,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,323.97 : 44,607.35 = 18,176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,323.97/44,607.35 = 18,176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,323.97x = 44,607.35 × 18,176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,323.97x = 810,813,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,813,881.79/32,323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.98

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