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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,165.47, 44,388.31 and 18,018.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,165.47, 44,388.31 and 18,018.33 is: 24,865.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,165.47 : 44,388.31 = 18,018.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,165.47/44,388.31 = 18,018.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,165.47x = 44,388.31 × 18,018.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,165.47x = 799,803,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,803,217.72/32,165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.27

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