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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.06, 44,384.28 and 18,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.06, 44,384.28 and 18,016.14 is: 24,861.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.06 : 44,384.28 = 18,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.06/44,384.28 = 18,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.06x = 44,384.28 × 18,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.06x = 799,633,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,633,402.28/32,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.86

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