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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.60, 44,378.46 and 18,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.60, 44,378.46 and 18,010.14 is: 24,854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.60 : 44,378.46 = 18,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.60/44,378.46 = 18,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.60x = 44,378.46 × 18,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.60x = 799,262,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,262,277.58/32,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.54

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