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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.43, 44,382.06 and 18,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.43, 44,382.06 and 18,013.14 is: 24,859.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.43 : 44,382.06 = 18,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.43/44,382.06 = 18,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.43x = 44,382.06 × 18,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.43x = 799,460,260.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,460,260.27/32,159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.28

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