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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.36, 44,387.92 and 18,020.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.36, 44,387.92 and 18,020.96 is: 24,870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.36 : 44,387.92 = 18,020.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.36/44,387.92 = 18,020.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.36x = 44,387.92 × 18,020.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.36x = 799,912,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,912,930.80/32,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.32

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