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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.82, 44,374.26 and 18,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.82, 44,374.26 and 18,010.36 is: 24,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.82 : 44,374.26 = 18,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.82/44,374.26 = 18,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.82x = 44,374.26 × 18,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.82x = 799,196,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,196,397.33/32,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.32

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