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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.49, 44,405.58 and 18,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.49, 44,405.58 and 18,029.60 is: 24,879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.49 : 44,405.58 = 18,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.49/44,405.58 = 18,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.49x = 44,405.58 × 18,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.49x = 800,614,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,614,623.14/32,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.66

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