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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.56, 44,363.04 and 18,002.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.56, 44,363.04 and 18,002.28 is: 24,843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.56 : 44,363.04 = 18,002.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.56/44,363.04 = 18,002.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.56x = 44,363.04 × 18,002.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.56x = 798,635,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,635,867.73/32,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,843.59

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