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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.05, 44,369.78 and 18,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.05, 44,369.78 and 18,004.91 is: 24,846.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.05 : 44,369.78 = 18,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.05/44,369.78 = 18,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.05x = 44,369.78 × 18,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.05x = 798,873,583.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,873,583.75/32,152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,846.74

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