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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.66, 44,373.42 and 18,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.66, 44,373.42 and 18,007.50 is: 24,850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.66 : 44,373.42 = 18,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.66/44,373.42 = 18,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.66x = 44,373.42 × 18,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.66x = 799,054,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,054,360.65/32,154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,850.34

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