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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,164.38, 44,386.85 and 18,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,164.38, 44,386.85 and 18,017.33 is: 24,863.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,164.38 : 44,386.85 = 18,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,164.38/44,386.85 = 18,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,164.38x = 44,386.85 × 18,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,164.38x = 799,732,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,732,347.22/32,164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,863.91

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