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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.67, 44,372.12 and 18,006.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.67, 44,372.12 and 18,006.53 is: 24,849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.67 : 44,372.12 = 18,006.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.67/44,372.12 = 18,006.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.67x = 44,372.12 × 18,006.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.67x = 798,987,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,987,598.05/32,153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.03

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