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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.49, 44,374.38 and 18,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.49, 44,374.38 and 18,008.30 is: 24,851.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.49 : 44,374.38 = 18,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.49/44,374.38 = 18,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.49x = 44,374.38 × 18,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.49x = 799,107,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,107,147.35/32,155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,851.34

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