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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,165.13, 44,387.90 and 18,018.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,165.13, 44,387.90 and 18,018.08 is: 24,864.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,165.13 : 44,387.90 = 18,018.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,165.13/44,387.90 = 18,018.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,165.13x = 44,387.90 × 18,018.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,165.13x = 799,784,421.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,784,421.20/32,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,864.95

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