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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.68, 44,361.60 and 18,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.68, 44,361.60 and 18,002.24 is: 24,838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.68 : 44,361.60 = 18,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.68/44,361.60 = 18,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.68x = 44,361.60 × 18,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.68x = 798,608,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,608,169.98/32,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.77

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