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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.89, 44,380.62 and 18,012.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.89, 44,380.62 and 18,012.73 is: 24,857.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.89 : 44,380.62 = 18,012.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.89/44,380.62 = 18,012.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.89x = 44,380.62 × 18,012.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.89x = 799,416,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,416,125.29/32,159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,857.55

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