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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.32, 44,378.46 and 18,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.32, 44,378.46 and 18,013.92 is: 24,859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.32 : 44,378.46 = 18,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.32/44,378.46 = 18,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.32x = 44,378.46 × 18,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.32x = 799,430,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,430,028.16/32,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.20

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