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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.04, 44,378.19 and 18,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.04, 44,378.19 and 18,011.16 is: 24,854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.04 : 44,378.19 = 18,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.04/44,378.19 = 18,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.04x = 44,378.19 × 18,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.04x = 799,302,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,302,680.60/32,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.68

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