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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.11, 44,955.77 and 18,239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.11, 44,955.77 and 18,239.19 is: 25,167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.11 : 44,955.77 = 18,239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.11/44,955.77 = 18,239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.11x = 44,955.77 × 18,239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.11x = 819,956,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,956,739.43/32,580.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,167.41

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