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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.34, 44,363.43 and 18,000.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.34, 44,363.43 and 18,000.88 is: 24,840.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.34 : 44,363.43 = 18,000.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.34/44,363.43 = 18,000.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.34x = 44,363.43 × 18,000.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.34x = 798,580,668.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,580,668.91/32,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.50

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