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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.16, 44,369.58 and 18,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.16, 44,369.58 and 18,004.60 is: 24,846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.16 : 44,369.58 = 18,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.16/44,369.58 = 18,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.16x = 44,369.58 × 18,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.16x = 798,856,540.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,856,540.07/32,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,846.90

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