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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.32, 44,383.95 and 18,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.32, 44,383.95 and 18,014.27 is: 24,860.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.32 : 44,383.95 = 18,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.32/44,383.95 = 18,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.32x = 44,383.95 × 18,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.32x = 799,544,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,544,237.05/32,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.43

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