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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.68, 44,413.11 and 18,758.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.68, 44,413.11 and 18,758.79 is: 25,890.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.68 : 44,413.11 = 18,758.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.68/44,413.11 = 18,758.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.68x = 44,413.11 × 18,758.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.68x = 833,136,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,136,203.74/32,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,890.13

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