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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.02, 44,393.26 and 18,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.02, 44,393.26 and 18,022.16 is: 24,870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.02 : 44,393.26 = 18,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.02/44,393.26 = 18,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.02x = 44,393.26 × 18,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.02x = 800,062,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,062,434.64/32,169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.59

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