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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,160.98, 44,379.68 and 18,011.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,160.98, 44,379.68 and 18,011.90 is: 24,855.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,160.98 : 44,379.68 = 18,011.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,160.98/44,379.68 = 18,011.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,160.98x = 44,379.68 × 18,011.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,160.98x = 799,362,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,362,358.19/32,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,855.04

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