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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.80, 44,611.97 and 18,182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.80, 44,611.97 and 18,182.34 is: 25,089.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.80 : 44,611.97 = 18,182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.80/44,611.97 = 18,182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.80x = 44,611.97 × 18,182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.80x = 811,149,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,149,915.70/32,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,089.85

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