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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.06, 44,367.87 and 18,005.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.06, 44,367.87 and 18,005.78 is: 24,848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.06 : 44,367.87 = 18,005.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.06/44,367.87 = 18,005.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.06x = 44,367.87 × 18,005.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.06x = 798,878,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,878,106.29/32,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.42

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