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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,164.02, 44,383.14 and 18,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,164.02, 44,383.14 and 18,016.56 is: 24,861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,164.02 : 44,383.14 = 18,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,164.02/44,383.14 = 18,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,164.02x = 44,383.14 × 18,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,164.02x = 799,631,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,631,504.80/32,164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.06

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