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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.80, 44,607.36 and 18,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.80, 44,607.36 and 18,180.64 is: 25,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.80 : 44,607.36 = 18,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.80/44,607.36 = 18,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.80x = 44,607.36 × 18,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.80x = 810,990,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,990,353.51/32,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,088.80

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