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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.22, 44,366.07 and 18,002.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.22, 44,366.07 and 18,002.78 is: 24,841.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.22 : 44,366.07 = 18,002.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.22/44,366.07 = 18,002.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.22x = 44,366.07 × 18,002.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.22x = 798,712,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,712,597.67/32,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.60

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