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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.76, 44,372.32 and 18,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.76, 44,372.32 and 18,006.88 is: 24,848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.76 : 44,372.32 = 18,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.76/44,372.32 = 18,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.76x = 44,372.32 × 18,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.76x = 799,007,041.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,007,041.56/32,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.80

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