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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.82, 44,375.64 and 18,011.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.82, 44,375.64 and 18,011.36 is: 24,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.82 : 44,375.64 = 18,011.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.82/44,375.64 = 18,011.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.82x = 44,375.64 × 18,011.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.82x = 799,265,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,265,627.27/32,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.70

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