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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.39, 44,381.31 and 18,013.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.39, 44,381.31 and 18,013.23 is: 24,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.39 : 44,381.31 = 18,013.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.39/44,381.31 = 18,013.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.39x = 44,381.31 × 18,013.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.39x = 799,450,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,450,744.73/32,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.24

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