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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.80, 44,391.69 and 18,020.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.80, 44,391.69 and 18,020.79 is: 24,868.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.80 : 44,391.69 = 18,020.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.80/44,391.69 = 18,020.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.80x = 44,391.69 × 18,020.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.80x = 799,973,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,973,323.24/32,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,868.76

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