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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.04, 44,380.35 and 18,011.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.04, 44,380.35 and 18,011.58 is: 24,856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.04 : 44,380.35 = 18,011.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.04/44,380.35 = 18,011.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.04x = 44,380.35 × 18,011.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.04x = 799,360,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,360,224.45/32,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.47

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