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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.70, 44,366.10 and 18,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.70, 44,366.10 and 18,003.08 is: 24,843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.70 : 44,366.10 = 18,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.70/44,366.10 = 18,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.70x = 44,366.10 × 18,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.70x = 798,726,447.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,726,447.59/32,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,843.98

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