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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.50, 44,366.46 and 18,002.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.50, 44,366.46 and 18,002.63 is: 24,842.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.50 : 44,366.46 = 18,002.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.50/44,366.46 = 18,002.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.50x = 44,366.46 × 18,002.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.50x = 798,712,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,712,963.79/32,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.94

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