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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.70, 44,371.62 and 18,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.70, 44,371.62 and 18,007.08 is: 24,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.70 : 44,371.62 = 18,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.70/44,371.62 = 18,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.70x = 44,371.62 × 18,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.70x = 799,003,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,003,311.07/32,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.50

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