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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.58, 44,607.62 and 18,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.58, 44,607.62 and 18,177.52 is: 25,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.58 : 44,607.62 = 18,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.58/44,607.62 = 18,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.58x = 44,607.62 × 18,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.58x = 810,855,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,855,904.70/32,324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,084.81

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