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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.18, 44,359.53 and 18,000.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.18, 44,359.53 and 18,000.74 is: 24,836.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.18 : 44,359.53 = 18,000.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.18/44,359.53 = 18,000.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.18x = 44,359.53 × 18,000.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.18x = 798,504,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,504,366.05/32,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,836.70

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