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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.21, 44,608.32 and 18,178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.21, 44,608.32 and 18,178.07 is: 25,085.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.21 : 44,608.32 = 18,178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.21/44,608.32 = 18,178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.21x = 44,608.32 × 18,178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.21x = 810,892,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,892,940.50/32,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,085.47

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