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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.78, 44,619.40 and 18,185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.78, 44,619.40 and 18,185.36 is: 25,098.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.78 : 44,619.40 = 18,185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.78/44,619.40 = 18,185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.78x = 44,619.40 × 18,185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.78x = 811,419,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,419,851.98/32,329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,098.22

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