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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.54, 44,382.01 and 18,013.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.54, 44,382.01 and 18,013.49 is: 24,858.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.54 : 44,382.01 = 18,013.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.54/44,382.01 = 18,013.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.54x = 44,382.01 × 18,013.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.54x = 799,474,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,474,671.40/32,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.87

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