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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.24, 44,179.50 and 18,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.24, 44,179.50 and 18,579.60 is: 25,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.24 : 44,179.50 = 18,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.24/44,179.50 = 18,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.24x = 44,179.50 × 18,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.24x = 820,837,438.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,837,438.20/32,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,642.16

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