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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.19, 44,172.39 and 18,579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.19, 44,172.39 and 18,579.48 is: 25,645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.19 : 44,172.39 = 18,579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.19/44,172.39 = 18,579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.19x = 44,172.39 × 18,579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.19x = 820,699,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,699,836.07/32,002.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.12

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