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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.43, 44,380.88 and 18,013.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.43, 44,380.88 and 18,013.23 is: 24,857.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.43 : 44,380.88 = 18,013.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.43/44,380.88 = 18,013.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.43x = 44,380.88 × 18,013.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.43x = 799,442,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,442,908.98/32,160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,857.97

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