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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.28, 44,382.36 and 18,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.28, 44,382.36 and 18,011.76 is: 24,857.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.28 : 44,382.36 = 18,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.28/44,382.36 = 18,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.28x = 44,382.36 × 18,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.28x = 799,404,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,404,416.55/32,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,857.66

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