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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.68, 44,379.18 and 18,011.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.68, 44,379.18 and 18,011.49 is: 24,855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.68 : 44,379.18 = 18,011.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.68/44,379.18 = 18,011.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.68x = 44,379.18 × 18,011.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.68x = 799,335,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,335,156.78/32,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,855.97

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