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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,165.72, 44,391.46 and 18,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,165.72, 44,391.46 and 18,021.48 is: 24,871.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,165.72 : 44,391.46 = 18,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,165.72/44,391.46 = 18,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,165.72x = 44,391.46 × 18,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,165.72x = 799,999,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,999,808.56/32,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.19

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