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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.91, 44,384.04 and 18,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.91, 44,384.04 and 18,014.72 is: 24,860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.91 : 44,384.04 = 18,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.91/44,384.04 = 18,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.91x = 44,384.04 × 18,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.91x = 799,565,831.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,565,831.15/32,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.65

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