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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.56, 44,365.80 and 18,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.56, 44,365.80 and 18,004.28 is: 24,846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.56 : 44,365.80 = 18,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.56/44,365.80 = 18,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.56x = 44,365.80 × 18,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.56x = 798,774,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,774,285.62/32,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,846.35

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