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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.02, 44,376.80 and 18,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.02, 44,376.80 and 18,010.14 is: 24,853.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.02 : 44,376.80 = 18,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.02/44,376.80 = 18,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.02x = 44,376.80 × 18,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.02x = 799,232,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,232,380.75/32,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.28

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