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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.88, 44,610.84 and 18,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.88, 44,610.84 and 18,179.04 is: 25,088.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.88 : 44,610.84 = 18,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.88/44,610.84 = 18,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.88x = 44,610.84 × 18,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.88x = 810,982,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,982,244.79/32,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,088.48

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