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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.87, 44,381.43 and 18,014.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.87, 44,381.43 and 18,014.22 is: 24,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.87 : 44,381.43 = 18,014.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.87/44,381.43 = 18,014.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.87x = 44,381.43 × 18,014.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.87x = 799,496,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,496,843.93/32,160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.30

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