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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.50, 44,367.84 and 18,003.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.50, 44,367.84 and 18,003.63 is: 24,844.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.50 : 44,367.84 = 18,003.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.50/44,367.84 = 18,003.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.50x = 44,367.84 × 18,003.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.50x = 798,782,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,782,175.26/32,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.32

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