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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,164.21, 44,386.54 and 18,016.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,164.21, 44,386.54 and 18,016.75 is: 24,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,164.21 : 44,386.54 = 18,016.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,164.21/44,386.54 = 18,016.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,164.21x = 44,386.54 × 18,016.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,164.21x = 799,701,194.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,701,194.55/32,164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,863.08

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