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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.58, 44,609 and 18,178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.58, 44,609 and 18,178.52 is: 25,086.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.58 : 44,609 = 18,178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.58/44,609 = 18,178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.58x = 44,609 × 18,178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.58x = 810,925,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,925,598.68/32,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.19

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