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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.15, 44,379.56 and 18,011.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.15, 44,379.56 and 18,011.69 is: 24,856.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.15 : 44,379.56 = 18,011.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.15/44,379.56 = 18,011.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.15x = 44,379.56 × 18,011.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.15x = 799,350,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,350,877.06/32,159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.09

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