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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.55, 44,383.40 and 18,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.55, 44,383.40 and 18,014.49 is: 24,860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.55 : 44,383.40 = 18,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.55/44,383.40 = 18,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.55x = 44,383.40 × 18,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.55x = 799,544,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,544,225.39/32,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.26

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