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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,579.57, 44,959.46 and 18,239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,579.57, 44,959.46 and 18,239.53 is: 25,170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,579.57 : 44,959.46 = 18,239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,579.57/44,959.46 = 18,239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,579.57x = 44,959.46 × 18,239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,579.57x = 820,039,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,039,300.16/32,579.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,170.36

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