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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.32, 44,389.49 and 18,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.32, 44,389.49 and 18,019.26 is: 24,866.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.32 : 44,389.49 = 18,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.32/44,389.49 = 18,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.32x = 44,389.49 × 18,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.32x = 799,865,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,865,671.48/32,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,866.56

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