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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.81, 44,373.51 and 18,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.81, 44,373.51 and 18,545.52 is: 25,587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.81 : 44,373.51 = 18,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.81/44,373.51 = 18,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.81x = 44,373.51 × 18,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.81x = 822,929,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,929,817.18/32,160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,587.97

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