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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.59, 44,604.11 and 18,177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.59, 44,604.11 and 18,177.59 is: 25,082.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.59 : 44,604.11 = 18,177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.59/44,604.11 = 18,177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.59x = 44,604.11 × 18,177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.59x = 810,794,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,794,909.99/32,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,082.14

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