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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.63, 44,381.67 and 18,013.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.63, 44,381.67 and 18,013.47 is: 24,858.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.63 : 44,381.67 = 18,013.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.63/44,381.67 = 18,013.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.63x = 44,381.67 × 18,013.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.63x = 799,467,881.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,467,881.09/32,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.59

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