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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.50, 44,365.08 and 18,001.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.50, 44,365.08 and 18,001.63 is: 24,841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.50 : 44,365.08 = 18,001.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.50/44,365.08 = 18,001.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.50x = 44,365.08 × 18,001.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.50x = 798,643,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,643,755.08/32,149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.56

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