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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.56, 44,409.11 and 18,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.56, 44,409.11 and 18,033.32 is: 24,886.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.56 : 44,409.11 = 18,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.56/44,409.11 = 18,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.56x = 44,409.11 × 18,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.56x = 800,843,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,843,379.33/32,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.71

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