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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,165.97, 44,389.01 and 18,018.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,165.97, 44,389.01 and 18,018.83 is: 24,865.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,165.97 : 44,389.01 = 18,018.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,165.97/44,389.01 = 18,018.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,165.97x = 44,389.01 × 18,018.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,165.97x = 799,837,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,837,713.02/32,165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.96

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