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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.49, 44,373 and 18,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.49, 44,373 and 18,007.30 is: 24,849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.49 : 44,373 = 18,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.49/44,373 = 18,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.49x = 44,373 × 18,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.49x = 799,037,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,037,922.90/32,154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.96

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