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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.56, 44,380.98 and 18,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.56, 44,380.98 and 18,015.28 is: 24,861.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.56 : 44,380.98 = 18,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.56/44,380.98 = 18,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.56x = 44,380.98 × 18,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.56x = 799,535,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,535,781.37/32,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.53

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