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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,163.71, 44,385.86 and 18,016.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,163.71, 44,385.86 and 18,016.25 is: 24,862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,163.71 : 44,385.86 = 18,016.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,163.71/44,385.86 = 18,016.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,163.71x = 44,385.86 × 18,016.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,163.71x = 799,666,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,666,660.14/32,163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.39

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