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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.68, 44,383.98 and 18,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.68, 44,383.98 and 18,015.48 is: 24,861.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.68 : 44,383.98 = 18,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.68/44,383.98 = 18,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.68x = 44,383.98 × 18,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.68x = 799,598,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,598,704.01/32,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.07

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