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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.34, 44,363.48 and 18,000.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.34, 44,363.48 and 18,000.18 is: 24,840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.34 : 44,363.48 = 18,000.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.34/44,363.48 = 18,000.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.34x = 44,363.48 × 18,000.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.34x = 798,550,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,550,625.43/32,147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.33

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