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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.99, 44,372.31 and 18,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.99, 44,372.31 and 18,006.80 is: 24,849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.99 : 44,372.31 = 18,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.99/44,372.31 = 18,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.99x = 44,372.31 × 18,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.99x = 799,003,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,003,311.71/32,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.27

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