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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.84, 44,365.96 and 18,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.84, 44,365.96 and 18,004.36 is: 24,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.84 : 44,365.96 = 18,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.84/44,365.96 = 18,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.84x = 44,365.96 × 18,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.84x = 798,780,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,780,715.59/32,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.01

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