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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.19, 44,361.72 and 18,002.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.19, 44,361.72 and 18,002.03 is: 24,840.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.19 : 44,361.72 = 18,002.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.19/44,361.72 = 18,002.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.19x = 44,361.72 × 18,002.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.19x = 798,600,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,600,792.48/32,149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.47

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