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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.63, 44,394.53 and 18,026.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.63, 44,394.53 and 18,026.03 is: 24,876.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.63 : 44,394.53 = 18,026.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.63/44,394.53 = 18,026.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.63x = 44,394.53 × 18,026.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.63x = 800,256,817.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,256,817.51/32,168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,876.94

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