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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.16, 44,378.87 and 18,010.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.16, 44,378.87 and 18,010.97 is: 24,855.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.16 : 44,378.87 = 18,010.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.16/44,378.87 = 18,010.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.16x = 44,378.87 × 18,010.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.16x = 799,306,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,306,184.25/32,158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,855.47

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