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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.33, 44,362.82 and 18,000.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.33, 44,362.82 and 18,000.68 is: 24,840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.33 : 44,362.82 = 18,000.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.33/44,362.82 = 18,000.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.33x = 44,362.82 × 18,000.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.33x = 798,560,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,560,749.91/32,147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.66

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