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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.18, 44,378.49 and 18,010.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.18, 44,378.49 and 18,010.99 is: 24,855.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.18 : 44,378.49 = 18,010.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.18/44,378.49 = 18,010.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.18x = 44,378.49 × 18,010.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.18x = 799,300,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,300,539.61/32,158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,855.28

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