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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.98, 44,373.83 and 18,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.98, 44,373.83 and 18,007.92 is: 24,850.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.98 : 44,373.83 = 18,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.98/44,373.83 = 18,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.98x = 44,373.83 × 18,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.98x = 799,080,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,080,290.69/32,154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,850.91

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