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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.47, 44,393.99 and 18,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.47, 44,393.99 and 18,022.32 is: 24,870.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.47 : 44,393.99 = 18,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.47/44,393.99 = 18,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.47x = 44,393.99 × 18,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.47x = 800,082,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,082,603.75/32,169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.87

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