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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.92, 44,358.60 and 18,000.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.92, 44,358.60 and 18,000.08 is: 24,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.92 : 44,358.60 = 18,000.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.92/44,358.60 = 18,000.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.92x = 44,358.60 × 18,000.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.92x = 798,458,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,458,348.69/32,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.11

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