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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.76, 44,166.72 and 18,579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.76, 44,166.72 and 18,579.36 is: 25,635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.76 : 44,166.72 = 18,579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.76/44,166.72 = 18,579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.76x = 44,166.72 × 18,579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.76x = 820,589,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,589,390.90/32,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,635.60

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