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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.38, 44,368.92 and 18,004.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.38, 44,368.92 and 18,004.55 is: 24,846.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.38 : 44,368.92 = 18,004.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.38/44,368.92 = 18,004.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.38x = 44,368.92 × 18,004.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.38x = 798,842,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,842,216.74/32,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,846.28

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