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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,166.84, 44,387.82 and 18,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,166.84, 44,387.82 and 18,017.40 is: 24,862.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,166.84 : 44,387.82 = 18,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,166.84/44,387.82 = 18,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,166.84x = 44,387.82 × 18,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,166.84x = 799,753,108.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,753,108.07/32,166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.66

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