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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.68, 44,364.84 and 18,001.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.68, 44,364.84 and 18,001.58 is: 24,841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.68 : 44,364.84 = 18,001.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.68/44,364.84 = 18,001.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.68x = 44,364.84 × 18,001.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.68x = 798,637,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,637,216.45/32,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.99

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