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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.67, 44,386.38 and 18,017.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.67, 44,386.38 and 18,017.64 is: 24,865.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.67 : 44,386.38 = 18,017.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.67/44,386.38 = 18,017.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.67x = 44,386.38 × 18,017.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.67x = 799,737,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,737,815.74/32,162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.41

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