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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.59, 44,606.86 and 18,179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.59, 44,606.86 and 18,179.59 is: 25,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.59 : 44,606.86 = 18,179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.59/44,606.86 = 18,179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.59x = 44,606.86 × 18,179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.59x = 810,934,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,934,425.99/32,327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,084.90

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