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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.70, 44,363.34 and 18,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.70, 44,363.34 and 18,001.08 is: 24,841.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.70 : 44,363.34 = 18,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.70/44,363.34 = 18,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.70x = 44,363.34 × 18,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.70x = 798,588,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,588,032.41/32,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.22

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