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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.07, 44,394.12 and 18,020.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.07, 44,394.12 and 18,020.97 is: 24,870.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.07 : 44,394.12 = 18,020.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.07/44,394.12 = 18,020.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.07x = 44,394.12 × 18,020.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.07x = 800,025,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,025,104.70/32,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.16

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