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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.76, 44,410.56 and 18,033.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.76, 44,410.56 and 18,033.92 is: 24,888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.76 : 44,410.56 = 18,033.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.76/44,410.56 = 18,033.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.76x = 44,410.56 × 18,033.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.76x = 800,896,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,896,486.20/32,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.21

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