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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.76, 44,391.24 and 18,020.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.76, 44,391.24 and 18,020.72 is: 24,868.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.76 : 44,391.24 = 18,020.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.76/44,391.24 = 18,020.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.76x = 44,391.24 × 18,020.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.76x = 799,962,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,962,106.49/32,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,868.44

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