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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.44, 44,383.64 and 18,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.44, 44,383.64 and 18,015.24 is: 24,860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.44 : 44,383.64 = 18,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.44/44,383.64 = 18,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.44x = 44,383.64 × 18,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.44x = 799,581,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,581,926.67/32,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.74

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