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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.54, 44,393.46 and 18,021.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.54, 44,393.46 and 18,021.08 is: 24,869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.54 : 44,393.46 = 18,021.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.54/44,393.46 = 18,021.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.54x = 44,393.46 × 18,021.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.54x = 800,018,094.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,018,094.14/32,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.58

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