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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.52, 44,390.72 and 18,022.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.52, 44,390.72 and 18,022.06 is: 24,868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.52 : 44,390.72 = 18,022.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.52/44,390.72 = 18,022.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.52x = 44,390.72 × 18,022.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.52x = 800,012,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,012,219.28/32,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,868.64

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