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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.54, 44,380.26 and 18,012.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.54, 44,380.26 and 18,012.66 is: 24,856.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.54 : 44,380.26 = 18,012.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.54/44,380.26 = 18,012.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.54x = 44,380.26 × 18,012.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.54x = 799,406,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,406,534.09/32,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.75

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