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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.05, 44,604.03 and 18,176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.05, 44,604.03 and 18,176.59 is: 25,081.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.05 : 44,604.03 = 18,176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.05/44,604.03 = 18,176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.05x = 44,604.03 × 18,176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.05x = 810,749,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,749,165.66/32,324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,081.92

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