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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.20, 44,378.04 and 18,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.20, 44,378.04 and 18,010.20 is: 24,853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.20 : 44,378.04 = 18,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.20/44,378.04 = 18,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.20x = 44,378.04 × 18,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.20x = 799,257,376.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,257,376.01/32,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.92

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