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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.16, 44,372.34 and 18,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.16, 44,372.34 and 18,006.60 is: 24,849.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.16 : 44,372.34 = 18,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.16/44,372.34 = 18,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.16x = 44,372.34 × 18,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.16x = 798,994,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,994,977.44/32,153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.66

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