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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.05, 44,381.52 and 18,014.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.05, 44,381.52 and 18,014.13 is: 24,859.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.05 : 44,381.52 = 18,014.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.05/44,381.52 = 18,014.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.05x = 44,381.52 × 18,014.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.05x = 799,494,470.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,494,470.88/32,161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.09

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