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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.93, 44,382.75 and 18,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.93, 44,382.75 and 18,013.64 is: 24,859.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.93 : 44,382.75 = 18,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.93/44,382.75 = 18,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.93x = 44,382.75 × 18,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.93x = 799,494,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,494,880.71/32,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.97

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