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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.24, 44,384.92 and 18,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.24, 44,384.92 and 18,553.60 is: 25,605.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.24 : 44,384.92 = 18,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.24/44,384.92 = 18,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.24x = 44,384.92 × 18,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.24x = 823,500,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,500,051.71/32,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,605.36

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