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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.56, 44,366.28 and 18,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.56, 44,366.28 and 18,001.28 is: 24,842.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.56 : 44,366.28 = 18,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.56/44,366.28 = 18,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.56x = 44,366.28 × 18,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.56x = 798,649,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,649,828.84/32,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.48

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