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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,326.56, 44,610.48 and 18,179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,326.56, 44,610.48 and 18,179.10 is: 25,087.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,326.56 : 44,610.48 = 18,179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,326.56/44,610.48 = 18,179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,326.56x = 44,610.48 × 18,179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,326.56x = 810,978,376.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,978,376.97/32,326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,087.06

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