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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.57, 44,608.95 and 18,178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.57, 44,608.95 and 18,178.56 is: 25,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.57 : 44,608.95 = 18,178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.57/44,608.95 = 18,178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.57x = 44,608.95 × 18,178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.57x = 810,926,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,926,474.11/32,325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.22

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