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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.60, 44,613.76 and 18,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.60, 44,613.76 and 18,184.60 is: 25,091.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.60 : 44,613.76 = 18,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.60/44,613.76 = 18,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.60x = 44,613.76 × 18,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.60x = 811,283,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,283,380.10/32,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,091.81

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