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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.88, 44,612.36 and 18,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.88, 44,612.36 and 18,180.72 is: 25,089.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.88 : 44,612.36 = 18,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.88/44,612.36 = 18,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.88x = 44,612.36 × 18,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.88x = 811,084,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,084,734.80/32,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,089.33

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