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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.21, 44,384.37 and 18,548.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.21, 44,384.37 and 18,548.78 is: 25,599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.21 : 44,384.37 = 18,548.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.21/44,384.37 = 18,548.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.21x = 44,384.37 × 18,548.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.21x = 823,275,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,275,914.57/32,160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.21

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