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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.16, 44,409 and 18,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.16, 44,409 and 18,036.56 is: 24,891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.16 : 44,409 = 18,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.16/44,409 = 18,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.16x = 44,409 × 18,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.16x = 800,985,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,985,593.04/32,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.44

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