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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.52, 44,364.90 and 18,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.52, 44,364.90 and 18,001.24 is: 24,841.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.52 : 44,364.90 = 18,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.52/44,364.90 = 18,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.52x = 44,364.90 × 18,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.52x = 798,623,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,623,212.48/32,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.68

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