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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.54, 44,383.02 and 18,014.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.54, 44,383.02 and 18,014.66 is: 24,859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.54 : 44,383.02 = 18,014.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.54/44,383.02 = 18,014.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.54x = 44,383.02 × 18,014.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.54x = 799,545,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,545,015.07/32,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.51

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