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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.75, 44,374.95 and 18,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.75, 44,374.95 and 18,008.60 is: 24,851.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.75 : 44,374.95 = 18,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.75/44,374.95 = 18,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.75x = 44,374.95 × 18,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.75x = 799,130,613.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,130,613.63/32,155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,851.87

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