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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.68, 44,379.84 and 18,012.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.68, 44,379.84 and 18,012.48 is: 24,856.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.68 : 44,379.84 = 18,012.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.68/44,379.84 = 18,012.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.68x = 44,379.84 × 18,012.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.68x = 799,390,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,390,980.40/32,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.93

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