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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.70, 44,367.48 and 18,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.70, 44,367.48 and 18,004.08 is: 24,845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.70 : 44,367.48 = 18,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.70/44,367.48 = 18,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.70x = 44,367.48 × 18,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.70x = 798,795,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,795,659.32/32,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,845.36

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