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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,164.32, 44,386.76 and 18,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,164.32, 44,386.76 and 18,017.16 is: 24,863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,164.32 : 44,386.76 = 18,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,164.32/44,386.76 = 18,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,164.32x = 44,386.76 × 18,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,164.32x = 799,723,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,723,356.80/32,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,863.68

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