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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.02, 44,391.88 and 18,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.02, 44,391.88 and 18,021.16 is: 24,869.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.02 : 44,391.88 = 18,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.02/44,391.88 = 18,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.02x = 44,391.88 × 18,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.02x = 799,993,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,993,172.18/32,168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.21

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