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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.16, 44,368.20 and 18,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.16, 44,368.20 and 18,003.60 is: 24,845.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.16 : 44,368.20 = 18,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.16/44,368.20 = 18,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.16x = 44,368.20 × 18,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.16x = 798,787,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,787,325.52/32,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,845.52

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