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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.52, 44,363.52 and 18,000.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.52, 44,363.52 and 18,000.24 is: 24,840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.52 : 44,363.52 = 18,000.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.52/44,363.52 = 18,000.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.52x = 44,363.52 × 18,000.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.52x = 798,554,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,554,007.24/32,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.30

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