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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.47, 44,614.67 and 18,182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.47, 44,614.67 and 18,182.31 is: 25,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.47 : 44,614.67 = 18,182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.47/44,614.67 = 18,182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.47x = 44,614.67 × 18,182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.47x = 811,197,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,197,760.49/32,329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,091.59

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