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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.20, 44,390.64 and 18,020.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.20, 44,390.64 and 18,020.04 is: 24,867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.20 : 44,390.64 = 18,020.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.20/44,390.64 = 18,020.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.20x = 44,390.64 × 18,020.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.20x = 799,921,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,921,108.43/32,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,867.60

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