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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.54, 44,378.88 and 18,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.54, 44,378.88 and 18,011.66 is: 24,855.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.54 : 44,378.88 = 18,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.54/44,378.88 = 18,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.54x = 44,378.88 × 18,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.54x = 799,337,297.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,337,297.74/32,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,855.37

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