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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.13, 44,385.15 and 18,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.13, 44,385.15 and 18,016.08 is: 24,862.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.13 : 44,385.15 = 18,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.13/44,385.15 = 18,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.13x = 44,385.15 × 18,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.13x = 799,646,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,646,413.21/32,163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.21

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