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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.63, 44,389.98 and 18,019.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.63, 44,389.98 and 18,019.59 is: 24,867.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.63 : 44,389.98 = 18,019.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.63/44,389.98 = 18,019.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.63x = 44,389.98 × 18,019.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.63x = 799,889,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,889,239.71/32,166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,867.05

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