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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.64, 44,406.08 and 18,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.64, 44,406.08 and 18,753.08 is: 25,878.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.64 : 44,406.08 = 18,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.64/44,406.08 = 18,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.64x = 44,406.08 × 18,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.64x = 832,750,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,750,770.73/32,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,878.19

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