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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.70, 44,380.17 and 18,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.70, 44,380.17 and 18,011.70 is: 24,856.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.70 : 44,380.17 = 18,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.70/44,380.17 = 18,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.70x = 44,380.17 × 18,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.70x = 799,362,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,362,307.99/32,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.03

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