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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.94, 44,384.87 and 18,015.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.94, 44,384.87 and 18,015.79 is: 24,861.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.94 : 44,384.87 = 18,015.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.94/44,384.87 = 18,015.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.94x = 44,384.87 × 18,015.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.94x = 799,628,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,628,325.31/32,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.79

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