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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,519.14, 44,875.92 and 18,179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,519.14, 44,875.92 and 18,179.29 is: 25,087.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,519.14 : 44,875.92 = 18,179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,519.14/44,875.92 = 18,179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,519.14x = 44,875.92 × 18,179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,519.14x = 815,812,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,812,363.70/32,519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,087.14

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