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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.68, 44,381.22 and 18,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.68, 44,381.22 and 18,013.48 is: 24,858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.68 : 44,381.22 = 18,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.68/44,381.22 = 18,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.68x = 44,381.22 × 18,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.68x = 799,460,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,460,218.85/32,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.31

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