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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.61, 44,196.41 and 18,416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.61, 44,196.41 and 18,416.69 is: 25,417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.61 : 44,196.41 = 18,416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.61/44,196.41 = 18,416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.61x = 44,196.41 × 18,416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.61x = 813,951,490.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,951,490.00/32,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,417.23

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