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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.52, 44,381.07 and 18,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.52, 44,381.07 and 18,015.06 is: 24,858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.52 : 44,381.07 = 18,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.52/44,381.07 = 18,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.52x = 44,381.07 × 18,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.52x = 799,527,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,527,638.91/32,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.99

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