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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.33, 44,391.36 and 18,555.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.33, 44,391.36 and 18,555.10 is: 25,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.33 : 44,391.36 = 18,555.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.33/44,391.36 = 18,555.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.33x = 44,391.36 × 18,555.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.33x = 823,686,123.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,686,123.94/32,167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.29

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