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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.48, 44,369.34 and 18,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.48, 44,369.34 and 18,004.40 is: 24,844.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.48 : 44,369.34 = 18,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.48/44,369.34 = 18,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.48x = 44,369.34 × 18,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.48x = 798,843,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,843,345.10/32,153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.69

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