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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.71, 44,385.06 and 18,549.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.71, 44,385.06 and 18,549.29 is: 25,599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.71 : 44,385.06 = 18,549.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.71/44,385.06 = 18,549.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.71x = 44,385.06 × 18,549.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.71x = 823,311,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,311,127.68/32,160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.91

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