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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.45, 44,607.44 and 18,177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.45, 44,607.44 and 18,177.39 is: 25,084.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.45 : 44,607.44 = 18,177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.45/44,607.44 = 18,177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.45x = 44,607.44 × 18,177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.45x = 810,846,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,846,833.78/32,324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,084.63

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