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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.36, 44,370.72 and 18,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.36, 44,370.72 and 18,006.24 is: 24,849.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.36 : 44,370.72 = 18,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.36/44,370.72 = 18,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.36x = 44,370.72 × 18,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.36x = 798,949,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,949,833.29/32,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.64

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