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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.96, 44,373.18 and 18,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.96, 44,373.18 and 18,008.68 is: 24,850.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.96 : 44,373.18 = 18,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.96/44,373.18 = 18,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.96x = 44,373.18 × 18,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.96x = 799,102,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,102,399.20/32,155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,850.83

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