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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.10, 44,375.36 and 18,009.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.10, 44,375.36 and 18,009.05 is: 24,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.10 : 44,375.36 = 18,009.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.10/44,375.36 = 18,009.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.10x = 44,375.36 × 18,009.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.10x = 799,157,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,157,765.09/32,156.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.45

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