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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.96, 44,376.30 and 18,010.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.96, 44,376.30 and 18,010.04 is: 24,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.96 : 44,376.30 = 18,010.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.96/44,376.30 = 18,010.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.96x = 44,376.30 × 18,010.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.96x = 799,218,938.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,218,938.05/32,156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.68

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