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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,158.96, 44,377.32 and 18,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,158.96, 44,377.32 and 18,011.68 is: 24,854.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,158.96 : 44,377.32 = 18,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,158.96/44,377.32 = 18,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,158.96x = 44,377.32 × 18,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,158.96x = 799,310,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,310,087.10/32,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.97

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