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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.89, 44,379.24 and 18,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.89, 44,379.24 and 18,011.73 is: 24,856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.89 : 44,379.24 = 18,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.89/44,379.24 = 18,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.89x = 44,379.24 × 18,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.89x = 799,346,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,346,888.49/32,158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.17

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