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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.96, 44,379.36 and 18,011.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.96, 44,379.36 and 18,011.77 is: 24,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.96 : 44,379.36 = 18,011.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.96/44,379.36 = 18,011.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.96x = 44,379.36 × 18,011.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.96x = 799,350,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,350,714.12/32,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.24

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