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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.87, 44,608.22 and 18,177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.87, 44,608.22 and 18,177.72 is: 25,085.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.87 : 44,608.22 = 18,177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.87/44,608.22 = 18,177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.87x = 44,608.22 × 18,177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.87x = 810,875,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,875,542.86/32,324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,085.19

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