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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.18, 44,383.38 and 18,015.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.18, 44,383.38 and 18,015.26 is: 24,860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.18 : 44,383.38 = 18,015.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.18/44,383.38 = 18,015.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.18x = 44,383.38 × 18,015.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.18x = 799,578,130.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,578,130.38/32,162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.82

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