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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.52, 44,368.65 and 18,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.52, 44,368.65 and 18,006.06 is: 24,846.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.52 : 44,368.65 = 18,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.52/44,368.65 = 18,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.52x = 44,368.65 × 18,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.52x = 798,904,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,904,574.02/32,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,846.57

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