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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.32, 44,618.61 and 18,184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.32, 44,618.61 and 18,184.89 is: 25,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.32 : 44,618.61 = 18,184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.32/44,618.61 = 18,184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.32x = 44,618.61 × 18,184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.32x = 811,384,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,384,514.80/32,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.48

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