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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.04, 44,380.95 and 18,013.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.04, 44,380.95 and 18,013.16 is: 24,857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.04 : 44,380.95 = 18,013.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.04/44,380.95 = 18,013.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.04x = 44,380.95 × 18,013.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.04x = 799,441,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,441,153.30/32,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,857.44

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