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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.36, 44,381.42 and 18,013.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.36, 44,381.42 and 18,013.21 is: 24,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.36 : 44,381.42 = 18,013.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.36/44,381.42 = 18,013.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.36x = 44,381.42 × 18,013.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.36x = 799,451,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,451,772.64/32,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.30

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