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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.98, 44,368.65 and 18,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.98, 44,368.65 and 18,003.90 is: 24,844.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.98 : 44,368.65 = 18,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.98/44,368.65 = 18,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.98x = 44,368.65 × 18,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.98x = 798,808,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,808,737.74/32,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.00

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