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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.32, 44,390.86 and 18,020.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.32, 44,390.86 and 18,020.26 is: 24,867.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.32 : 44,390.86 = 18,020.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.32/44,390.86 = 18,020.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.32x = 44,390.86 × 18,020.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.32x = 799,934,838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,934,838.82/32,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,867.94

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