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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.95, 44,370.72 and 18,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.95, 44,370.72 and 18,005.76 is: 24,847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.95 : 44,370.72 = 18,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.95/44,370.72 = 18,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.95x = 44,370.72 × 18,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.95x = 798,928,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,928,535.35/32,152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,847.75

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