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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.18, 44,381.91 and 18,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.18, 44,381.91 and 18,013.98 is: 24,859.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.18 : 44,381.91 = 18,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.18/44,381.91 = 18,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.18x = 44,381.91 × 18,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.18x = 799,494,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,494,839.10/32,161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.00

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