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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.54, 44,384.40 and 18,015.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.54, 44,384.40 and 18,015.66 is: 24,860.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.54 : 44,384.40 = 18,015.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.54/44,384.40 = 18,015.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.54x = 44,384.40 × 18,015.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.54x = 799,614,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,614,259.70/32,163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.89

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