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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.32, 44,385.38 and 18,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.32, 44,385.38 and 18,016.16 is: 24,862.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.32 : 44,385.38 = 18,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.32/44,385.38 = 18,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.32x = 44,385.38 × 18,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.32x = 799,654,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,654,263.74/32,163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.31

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