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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.68, 44,372.52 and 18,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.68, 44,372.52 and 18,006.40 is: 24,849.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.68 : 44,372.52 = 18,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.68/44,372.52 = 18,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.68x = 44,372.52 × 18,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.68x = 798,989,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,989,344.13/32,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.08

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