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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.76, 44,368.19 and 18,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.76, 44,368.19 and 18,003.88 is: 24,844.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.76 : 44,368.19 = 18,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.76/44,368.19 = 18,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.76x = 44,368.19 × 18,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.76x = 798,799,478.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,799,478.56/32,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.66

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