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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.49, 44,371.62 and 18,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.49, 44,371.62 and 18,006.30 is: 24,848.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.49 : 44,371.62 = 18,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.49/44,371.62 = 18,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.49x = 44,371.62 × 18,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.49x = 798,968,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,968,701.21/32,153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.58

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