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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.92, 44,606.76 and 18,176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.92, 44,606.76 and 18,176.92 is: 25,083.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.92 : 44,606.76 = 18,176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.92/44,606.76 = 18,176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.92x = 44,606.76 × 18,176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.92x = 810,813,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,813,507.98/32,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.23

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