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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.17, 44,365.81 and 18,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.17, 44,365.81 and 18,002.02 is: 24,842.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.17 : 44,365.81 = 18,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.17/44,365.81 = 18,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.17x = 44,365.81 × 18,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.17x = 798,673,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,673,887.10/32,149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.75

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