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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.56, 44,368.56 and 18,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.56, 44,368.56 and 18,006.28 is: 24,849.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.56 : 44,368.56 = 18,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.56/44,368.56 = 18,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.56x = 44,368.56 × 18,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.56x = 798,912,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,912,714.56/32,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.11

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