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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.40, 44,363.51 and 18,000.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.40, 44,363.51 and 18,000.94 is: 24,840.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.40 : 44,363.51 = 18,000.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.40/44,363.51 = 18,000.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.40x = 44,363.51 × 18,000.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.40x = 798,584,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,584,881.70/32,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.58

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