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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.02, 44,389.11 and 18,019.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.02, 44,389.11 and 18,019.16 is: 24,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.02 : 44,389.11 = 18,019.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.02/44,389.11 = 18,019.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.02x = 44,389.11 × 18,019.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.02x = 799,854,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,854,475.35/32,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,866.44

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