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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.18, 44,380.53 and 18,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.18, 44,380.53 and 18,012.98 is: 24,857.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.18 : 44,380.53 = 18,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.18/44,380.53 = 18,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.18x = 44,380.53 × 18,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.18x = 799,425,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,425,599.28/32,160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,857.62

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