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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.70, 44,363.73 and 18,000.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.70, 44,363.73 and 18,000.51 is: 24,840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.70 : 44,363.73 = 18,000.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.70/44,363.73 = 18,000.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.70x = 44,363.73 × 18,000.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.70x = 798,569,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,569,765.50/32,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.65

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