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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.55, 44,608.86 and 18,180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.55, 44,608.86 and 18,180.09 is: 25,086.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.55 : 44,608.86 = 18,180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.55/44,608.86 = 18,180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.55x = 44,608.86 × 18,180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.55x = 810,993,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,993,089.60/32,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.75

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