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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.66, 44,375.42 and 18,008.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.66, 44,375.42 and 18,008.47 is: 24,852.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.66 : 44,375.42 = 18,008.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.66/44,375.42 = 18,008.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.66x = 44,375.42 × 18,008.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.66x = 799,133,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,133,107.89/32,155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.02

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