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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.41, 44,386.11 and 18,016.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.41, 44,386.11 and 18,016.22 is: 24,862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.41 : 44,386.11 = 18,016.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.41/44,386.11 = 18,016.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.41x = 44,386.11 × 18,016.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.41x = 799,669,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,669,700.77/32,163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.72

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