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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.96, 44,612.10 and 18,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.96, 44,612.10 and 18,180.80 is: 25,089.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.96 : 44,612.10 = 18,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.96/44,612.10 = 18,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.96x = 44,612.10 × 18,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.96x = 811,083,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,083,667.68/32,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,089.23

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