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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.68, 44,360.22 and 18,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.68, 44,360.22 and 18,001.24 is: 24,837.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.68 : 44,360.22 = 18,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.68/44,360.22 = 18,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.68x = 44,360.22 × 18,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.68x = 798,538,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,538,966.67/32,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.39

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