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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.04, 44,381.32 and 18,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.04, 44,381.32 and 18,012.98 is: 24,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.04 : 44,381.32 = 18,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.04/44,381.32 = 18,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.04x = 44,381.32 × 18,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.04x = 799,439,895.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,439,895.45/32,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.18

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