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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.32, 44,392.24 and 18,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.32, 44,392.24 and 18,021.26 is: 24,869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.32 : 44,392.24 = 18,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.32/44,392.24 = 18,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.32x = 44,392.24 × 18,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.32x = 800,004,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,004,099.02/32,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.32

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