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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.52, 44,373.36 and 18,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.52, 44,373.36 and 18,006 is: 24,849.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.52 : 44,373.36 = 18,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.52/44,373.36 = 18,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.52x = 44,373.36 × 18,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.52x = 798,986,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,986,720.16/32,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.12

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