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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.87, 44,592.47 and 18,166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.87, 44,592.47 and 18,166.98 is: 25,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.87 : 44,592.47 = 18,166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.87/44,592.47 = 18,166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.87x = 44,592.47 × 18,166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.87x = 810,110,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,110,757.34/32,316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,067.73

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