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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.76, 44,382.24 and 18,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.76, 44,382.24 and 18,014.64 is: 24,861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.76 : 44,382.24 = 18,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.76/44,382.24 = 18,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.76x = 44,382.24 × 18,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.76x = 799,530,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,530,075.99/32,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.20

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