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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,326.01, 44,609.60 and 18,178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,326.01, 44,609.60 and 18,178.55 is: 25,086.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,326.01 : 44,609.60 = 18,178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,326.01/44,609.60 = 18,178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,326.01x = 44,609.60 × 18,178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,326.01x = 810,937,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,937,844.08/32,326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.23

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