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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.67, 44,373.50 and 18,007.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.67, 44,373.50 and 18,007.53 is: 24,850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.67 : 44,373.50 = 18,007.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.67/44,373.50 = 18,007.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.67x = 44,373.50 × 18,007.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.67x = 799,057,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,057,132.46/32,154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,850.42

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