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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,159.96, 44,378.70 and 18,012.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,159.96, 44,378.70 and 18,012.68 is: 24,856.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,159.96 : 44,378.70 = 18,012.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,159.96/44,378.70 = 18,012.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,159.96x = 44,378.70 × 18,012.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,159.96x = 799,379,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,379,321.92/32,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.35

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