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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.36, 44,615.28 and 18,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.36, 44,615.28 and 18,179.84 is: 25,090.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.36 : 44,615.28 = 18,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.36/44,615.28 = 18,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.36x = 44,615.28 × 18,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.36x = 811,098,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,098,651.96/32,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,090.16

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