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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.38, 44,611.66 and 18,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.38, 44,611.66 and 18,180.22 is: 25,088.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.38 : 44,611.66 = 18,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.38/44,611.66 = 18,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.38x = 44,611.66 × 18,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.38x = 811,049,793.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,049,793.37/32,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,088.63

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