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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,579.71, 44,964.24 and 18,245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,579.71, 44,964.24 and 18,245.01 is: 25,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,579.71 : 44,964.24 = 18,245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,579.71/44,964.24 = 18,245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,579.71x = 44,964.24 × 18,245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,579.71x = 820,372,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,372,783.62/32,579.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,180.48

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