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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.05, 44,371.15 and 18,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.05, 44,371.15 and 18,005.91 is: 24,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.05 : 44,371.15 = 18,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.05/44,371.15 = 18,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.05x = 44,371.15 × 18,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.05x = 798,942,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,942,933.50/32,153.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.12

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