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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,155.98, 44,372.79 and 18,006.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,155.98, 44,372.79 and 18,006.90 is: 24,848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,155.98 : 44,372.79 = 18,006.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,155.98/44,372.79 = 18,006.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,155.98x = 44,372.79 × 18,006.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,155.98x = 799,016,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,016,392.25/32,155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.14

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