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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.04, 44,379.57 and 18,012.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.04, 44,379.57 and 18,012.16 is: 24,856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.04 : 44,379.57 = 18,012.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.04/44,379.57 = 18,012.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.04x = 44,379.57 × 18,012.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.04x = 799,371,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,371,915.57/32,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.06

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