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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.33, 44,389.98 and 18,554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.33, 44,389.98 and 18,554.10 is: 25,604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.33 : 44,389.98 = 18,554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.33/44,389.98 = 18,554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.33x = 44,389.98 × 18,554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.33x = 823,616,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,616,127.92/32,166.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,604.91

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