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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,165.02, 44,384.52 and 18,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,165.02, 44,384.52 and 18,017.56 is: 24,862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,165.02 : 44,384.52 = 18,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,165.02/44,384.52 = 18,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,165.02x = 44,384.52 × 18,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,165.02x = 799,700,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,700,752.17/32,165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.44

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