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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.16, 44,373.72 and 18,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.16, 44,373.72 and 18,007.60 is: 24,851.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.16 : 44,373.72 = 18,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.16/44,373.72 = 18,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.16x = 44,373.72 × 18,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.16x = 799,064,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,064,200.27/32,154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,851.04

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