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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,326.38, 44,610.29 and 18,179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,326.38, 44,610.29 and 18,179.22 is: 25,087.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,326.38 : 44,610.29 = 18,179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,326.38/44,610.29 = 18,179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,326.38x = 44,610.29 × 18,179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,326.38x = 810,980,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,980,185.28/32,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,087.26

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