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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.10, 44,609.85 and 18,176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.10, 44,609.85 and 18,176.10 is: 25,084.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.10 : 44,609.85 = 18,176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.10/44,609.85 = 18,176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.10x = 44,609.85 × 18,176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.10x = 810,833,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,833,094.59/32,324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,084.48

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