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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.82, 44,369.22 and 18,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.82, 44,369.22 and 18,004.90 is: 24,846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.82 : 44,369.22 = 18,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.82/44,369.22 = 18,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.82x = 44,369.22 × 18,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.82x = 798,863,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,863,369.18/32,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,846.60

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