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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.28, 44,608.02 and 18,179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.28, 44,608.02 and 18,179.82 is: 25,086.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.28 : 44,608.02 = 18,179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.28/44,608.02 = 18,179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.28x = 44,608.02 × 18,179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.28x = 810,965,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,965,774.16/32,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.11

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