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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.47, 44,608.04 and 18,177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.47, 44,608.04 and 18,177.19 is: 25,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.47 : 44,608.04 = 18,177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.47/44,608.04 = 18,177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.47x = 44,608.04 × 18,177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.47x = 810,848,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,848,818.61/32,324.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,084.67

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