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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,579.27, 44,955.60 and 18,239.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,579.27, 44,955.60 and 18,239.89 is: 25,168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,579.27 : 44,955.60 = 18,239.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,579.27/44,955.60 = 18,239.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,579.27x = 44,955.60 × 18,239.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,579.27x = 819,984,974.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,984,974.11/32,579.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,168.92

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