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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.36, 44,393.67 and 18,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.36, 44,393.67 and 18,022.20 is: 24,870.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.36 : 44,393.67 = 18,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.36/44,393.67 = 18,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.36x = 44,393.67 × 18,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.36x = 800,071,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,071,599.47/32,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.61

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