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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.88, 44,377.87 and 18,010.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.88, 44,377.87 and 18,010.73 is: 24,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.88 : 44,377.87 = 18,010.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.88/44,377.87 = 18,010.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.88x = 44,377.87 × 18,010.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.88x = 799,277,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,277,834.55/32,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.80

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