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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.47, 44,609.42 and 18,178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.47, 44,609.42 and 18,178.19 is: 25,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.47 : 44,609.42 = 18,178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.47/44,609.42 = 18,178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.47x = 44,609.42 × 18,178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.47x = 810,918,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,918,512.55/32,325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.05

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