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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.16, 44,376.48 and 18,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.16, 44,376.48 and 18,009.60 is: 24,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.16 : 44,376.48 = 18,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.16/44,376.48 = 18,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.16x = 44,376.48 × 18,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.16x = 799,202,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,202,654.21/32,156.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.80

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