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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.72, 44,376.40 and 18,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.72, 44,376.40 and 18,010.28 is: 24,851.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.72 : 44,376.40 = 18,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.72/44,376.40 = 18,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.72x = 44,376.40 × 18,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.72x = 799,231,389.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,231,389.39/32,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,851.94

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