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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.30, 44,605.76 and 18,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.30, 44,605.76 and 18,177.84 is: 25,083.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.30 : 44,605.76 = 18,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.30/44,605.76 = 18,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.30x = 44,605.76 × 18,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.30x = 810,836,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,836,277.47/32,325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.64

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