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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.77, 44,611.90 and 18,180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.77, 44,611.90 and 18,180.61 is: 25,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.77 : 44,611.90 = 18,180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.77/44,611.90 = 18,180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.77x = 44,611.90 × 18,180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.77x = 811,071,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,071,673.61/32,327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,089.01

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