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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.63, 44,380.29 and 18,012.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.63, 44,380.29 and 18,012.47 is: 24,857.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.63 : 44,380.29 = 18,012.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.63/44,380.29 = 18,012.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.63x = 44,380.29 × 18,012.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.63x = 799,398,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,398,420.31/32,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,857.21

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