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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.76, 44,370.95 and 18,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.76, 44,370.95 and 18,005.88 is: 24,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.76 : 44,370.95 = 18,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.76/44,370.95 = 18,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.76x = 44,370.95 × 18,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.76x = 798,937,911.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,937,911.16/32,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,847.42

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