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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.68, 44,385.36 and 18,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.68, 44,385.36 and 18,016.48 is: 24,862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.68 : 44,385.36 = 18,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.68/44,385.36 = 18,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.68x = 44,385.36 × 18,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.68x = 799,667,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,667,950.73/32,163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.45

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