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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.25, 44,364.74 and 18,001.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.25, 44,364.74 and 18,001.38 is: 24,841.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.25 : 44,364.74 = 18,001.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.25/44,364.74 = 18,001.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.25x = 44,364.74 × 18,001.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.25x = 798,626,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,626,453.33/32,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.22

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