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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.76, 44,363.70 and 18,000.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.76, 44,363.70 and 18,000.84 is: 24,841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.76 : 44,363.70 = 18,000.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.76/44,363.70 = 18,000.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.76x = 44,363.70 × 18,000.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.76x = 798,583,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,583,865.51/32,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.04

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