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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.18, 44,364.15 and 18,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.18, 44,364.15 and 18,001.08 is: 24,841.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.18 : 44,364.15 = 18,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.18/44,364.15 = 18,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.18x = 44,364.15 × 18,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.18x = 798,602,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,602,613.28/32,148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.30

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