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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.88, 44,375.11 and 18,008.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.88, 44,375.11 and 18,008.73 is: 24,852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.88 : 44,375.11 = 18,008.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.88/44,375.11 = 18,008.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.88x = 44,375.11 × 18,008.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.88x = 799,139,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,139,329.69/32,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.05

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