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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.88, 44,361.84 and 18,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.88, 44,361.84 and 18,001.28 is: 24,841.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.88 : 44,361.84 = 18,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.88/44,361.84 = 18,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.88x = 44,361.84 × 18,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.88x = 798,569,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,569,903.16/32,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.29

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