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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.95, 44,362.48 and 18,000.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.95, 44,362.48 and 18,000.03 is: 24,839.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.95 : 44,362.48 = 18,000.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.95/44,362.48 = 18,000.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.95x = 44,362.48 × 18,000.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.95x = 798,525,970.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,525,970.87/32,146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.87

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