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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.96, 44,377.92 and 18,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.96, 44,377.92 and 18,010.50 is: 24,854.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.96 : 44,377.92 = 18,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.96/44,377.92 = 18,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.96x = 44,377.92 × 18,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.96x = 799,268,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,268,528.16/32,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.45

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