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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.17, 44,370.04 and 18,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.17, 44,370.04 and 18,005.02 is: 24,846.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.17 : 44,370.04 = 18,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.17/44,370.04 = 18,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.17x = 44,370.04 × 18,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.17x = 798,883,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,883,464.51/32,152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,846.95

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