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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.20, 44,389.26 and 18,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.20, 44,389.26 and 18,019.04 is: 24,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.20 : 44,389.26 = 18,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.20/44,389.26 = 18,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.20x = 44,389.26 × 18,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.20x = 799,851,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,851,851.51/32,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,866.22

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