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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.79, 44,383.85 and 18,016.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.79, 44,383.85 and 18,016.90 is: 24,859.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.79 : 44,383.85 = 18,016.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.79/44,383.85 = 18,016.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.79x = 44,383.85 × 18,016.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.79x = 799,659,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,659,253.58/32,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.78

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